Admittedly great though these reasons be, they are not the principal grounds, that is, those which may rightfully claim for themselves the privilege of the highest admiration.
Giovanni Pico della MirandolaAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: italian
- Born: February 24, 1463
- Died: November 17, 1494
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