394Suet. vit. Domit. 23.
394Suet. vit. Domit. 23.
395Catherine de Medicis, the wife of Henry II. of France, who died from a wound accidentally received in a tournament.
395Catherine de Medicis, the wife of Henry II. of France, who died from a wound accidentally received in a tournament.
396James I. being the first monarch of Great Britain.
396James I. being the first monarch of Great Britain.
397“The eighty-eighth will be a wondrous year.”
397“The eighty-eighth will be a wondrous year.”
398“Aristophanes, in his Comedy of the Knights, satirizes Cleon, the Athenian demagogue. He introduces a declaration of the oracle, that the Eagle of hides (by whom Cleon was meant, his father having been a tanner), should be conquered by a serpent, which Demosthenes, one of the characters in the play, expounds as meaning a maker of sausages. How Lord Bacon could for a moment doubt that this was a mere jest, it is difficult to conjecture. The following is a literal translation of a portion of the passage from The Knights (l. 197): “But when a leather eagle with crooked talons shall have seized with its jaws a serpent, a stupid creature, a drinker of blood, then the tan-pickle of the Paphlagonians is destroyed; but upon the sellers of sausages the deity bestows great glory, unless they choose rather to sell sausages.”
398“Aristophanes, in his Comedy of the Knights, satirizes Cleon, the Athenian demagogue. He introduces a declaration of the oracle, that the Eagle of hides (by whom Cleon was meant, his father having been a tanner), should be conquered by a serpent, which Demosthenes, one of the characters in the play, expounds as meaning a maker of sausages. How Lord Bacon could for a moment doubt that this was a mere jest, it is difficult to conjecture. The following is a literal translation of a portion of the passage from The Knights (l. 197): “But when a leather eagle with crooked talons shall have seized with its jaws a serpent, a stupid creature, a drinker of blood, then the tan-pickle of the Paphlagonians is destroyed; but upon the sellers of sausages the deity bestows great glory, unless they choose rather to sell sausages.”
399This is a very just remark. So-called strange coincidences, and wonderful dreams that are verified, when the point is considered, are really not at all marvellous. We never hear of the 999 dreams that are not verified, but the thousandth that happens to precede its fulfilment is blazoned by unthinking people as a marvel. It would be a much more wonderful thing if dreams were not occasionally verified.
399This is a very just remark. So-called strange coincidences, and wonderful dreams that are verified, when the point is considered, are really not at all marvellous. We never hear of the 999 dreams that are not verified, but the thousandth that happens to precede its fulfilment is blazoned by unthinking people as a marvel. It would be a much more wonderful thing if dreams were not occasionally verified.
400Under this name he alludes to the Critias of Plato, in which an imaginary “terra incognita” is discoursed of under the name of the “New Atlantis.” It has been conjectured from this by some, that Plato really did believe in the existence of a continent on the other side of the globe.
400Under this name he alludes to the Critias of Plato, in which an imaginary “terra incognita” is discoursed of under the name of the “New Atlantis.” It has been conjectured from this by some, that Plato really did believe in the existence of a continent on the other side of the globe.
401Hot and fiery.
401Hot and fiery.
402With the eyes closed or blindfolded.
402With the eyes closed or blindfolded.
403He was a favorite of Tiberius, to whose murder by Nero he was said to have been an accessary. He afterwards prostituted his own wife to Caligula, by whom he was eventually put to death.
403He was a favorite of Tiberius, to whose murder by Nero he was said to have been an accessary. He afterwards prostituted his own wife to Caligula, by whom he was eventually put to death.
404Liable to.
404Liable to.
405Chirpings like the noise of young birds.
405Chirpings like the noise of young birds.
406Jewels or necklaces.
406Jewels or necklaces.
407Spangles, or O’s of gold or silver. Beckmann says that these were invented in the beginning of the seventeenth century. See Beckmann’s Hist. of Inventions (Bohn’s Stand. Lib.), vol. i. p. 424.
407Spangles, or O’s of gold or silver. Beckmann says that these were invented in the beginning of the seventeenth century. See Beckmann’s Hist. of Inventions (Bohn’s Stand. Lib.), vol. i. p. 424.
408Or antic-masques. These were ridiculous interludes dividing the acts of the more serious masque. These were performed by hired actors, while the masque was played by ladies and gentlemen. The rule was, the characters were to be neither serious nor hideous. The “Comus” of Milton is an admirable specimen of a masque.
408Or antic-masques. These were ridiculous interludes dividing the acts of the more serious masque. These were performed by hired actors, while the masque was played by ladies and gentlemen. The rule was, the characters were to be neither serious nor hideous. The “Comus” of Milton is an admirable specimen of a masque.
409Turks.
409Turks.
410“He is the best asserterof the libertyof his mind, who bursts the chains that gall his breast, and at the same moment ceases to grieve.”—This quotation is fromOvid’s Remedy of Love, 293.
410“He is the best asserterof the libertyof his mind, who bursts the chains that gall his breast, and at the same moment ceases to grieve.”—This quotation is fromOvid’s Remedy of Love, 293.
411“My soul has long been a sojourner.”
411“My soul has long been a sojourner.”
412“The wish is father to the thought,” is a proverbial saying of similar meaning.
412“The wish is father to the thought,” is a proverbial saying of similar meaning.
413VideDisc. Sop. Liv. iii. 6.
413VideDisc. Sop. Liv. iii. 6.
414Jacques Clement, a Dominican friar, who assassinated Henry III. of France, in 1589. The sombre fanatic was but twenty-five year of age; and he had announced the intention of killing with his own hands the great enemy of his faith. He was instigated by the Leaguers, and particularly by the Duchess of Montpensier, the sister of the Duke of Guise.
414Jacques Clement, a Dominican friar, who assassinated Henry III. of France, in 1589. The sombre fanatic was but twenty-five year of age; and he had announced the intention of killing with his own hands the great enemy of his faith. He was instigated by the Leaguers, and particularly by the Duchess of Montpensier, the sister of the Duke of Guise.
415He murdered Henry IV. of France, in 1610.
415He murdered Henry IV. of France, in 1610.
416Philip II. of Spain having, in 1582, set a price upon the head of William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, the leader of the Protestants, Jaureguy attempted to assassinate him, and severely wounded him.
416Philip II. of Spain having, in 1582, set a price upon the head of William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, the leader of the Protestants, Jaureguy attempted to assassinate him, and severely wounded him.
417He assassinated William of Nassau, in 1584. It is supposed that this fanatic meditated the crime for six years.
417He assassinated William of Nassau, in 1584. It is supposed that this fanatic meditated the crime for six years.
418A resolution prompted by a vow of devotion to a particular principle or creed.
418A resolution prompted by a vow of devotion to a particular principle or creed.
419He alludes to the Hindoos, and the ceremony of Suttee, encouraged by the Brahmins.
419He alludes to the Hindoos, and the ceremony of Suttee, encouraged by the Brahmins.
420Flinching.—VideCic. Tuscul. Disp. ii. 14.
420Flinching.—VideCic. Tuscul. Disp. ii. 14.
421“Every man is the architect of his own fortune.” Sallust, in his letters “De Republicâ Ordinandâ,” attributes these words to Appius Claudius Cæcus, a Roman poet whose works are now lost. Lord Bacon, in the Latin translation of his Essays, which was made under his supervision, rendered the word “poet” “comicus;” by whom he probably meant Plautus, who has this line in his “Trinummus” (Act ii, sc. 2): “Nam sapiens quidem pol ipsus fingit fortunam sibi,” which has the same meaning, though in somewhat different terms.
421“Every man is the architect of his own fortune.” Sallust, in his letters “De Republicâ Ordinandâ,” attributes these words to Appius Claudius Cæcus, a Roman poet whose works are now lost. Lord Bacon, in the Latin translation of his Essays, which was made under his supervision, rendered the word “poet” “comicus;” by whom he probably meant Plautus, who has this line in his “Trinummus” (Act ii, sc. 2): “Nam sapiens quidem pol ipsus fingit fortunam sibi,” which has the same meaning, though in somewhat different terms.
422“A serpent, unless it has devoured a serpent, does not become a dragon.”
422“A serpent, unless it has devoured a serpent, does not become a dragon.”
423Or “desenvoltura,” implying readiness to adapt one’s self to circumstances.
423Or “desenvoltura,” implying readiness to adapt one’s self to circumstances.
424Impediments, causes for hesitation.
424Impediments, causes for hesitation.
425“In that man there was such great strength of body and mind, that, in whatever station he had been born, he seemed as though he should make his fortune.”
425“In that man there was such great strength of body and mind, that, in whatever station he had been born, he seemed as though he should make his fortune.”
426“A versatile genius.”
426“A versatile genius.”
427“A little of the fool.”
427“A little of the fool.”
428“Thou carriest Cæsar and his fortunes.”—Plut. Vit. Cæls.38.
428“Thou carriest Cæsar and his fortunes.”—Plut. Vit. Cæls.38.
429“The Fortunate.” He attributed his success to the intervention of Hercules, to whom he paid especial veneration.
429“The Fortunate.” He attributed his success to the intervention of Hercules, to whom he paid especial veneration.
430“The Great.”—Plut. Syll.34.
430“The Great.”—Plut. Syll.34.
431A successful Athenian general, the son of Conon, and the friend of Plato.
431A successful Athenian general, the son of Conon, and the friend of Plato.
432Fluency, or smoothness.
432Fluency, or smoothness.
433Lord Bacon seems to use the word in the general sense of “lending money upon interest.”
433Lord Bacon seems to use the word in the general sense of “lending money upon interest.”
434“Drive from their hives the drones, a lazy race.”—Georgics, b. iv. 168.
434“Drive from their hives the drones, a lazy race.”—Georgics, b. iv. 168.
435“In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat thy bread.”—Gen.iii. 19.
435“In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat thy bread.”—Gen.iii. 19.
436“In the sweat of the face of another.”
436“In the sweat of the face of another.”
437In the middle ages the Jews were compelled, by legal enactment, to wear peculiar dresses and colors; one of these was orange.
437In the middle ages the Jews were compelled, by legal enactment, to wear peculiar dresses and colors; one of these was orange.
438“A concession by reason of hardness of heart.” He alludes to the words in St. Matthew xix. 8.
438“A concession by reason of hardness of heart.” He alludes to the words in St. Matthew xix. 8.
439See note to Essay xix.
439See note to Essay xix.
440Hold.
440Hold.
441The imaginary country described in Sir Thomas More’s political romance of that name.
441The imaginary country described in Sir Thomas More’s political romance of that name.
442Regulation.
442Regulation.
443Be paid.
443Be paid.
444Our author was one of the earliest writers who treated the question of the interest of money with the enlightened views of a statesman and an economist. The taking of interest was considered, in his time, immoral.Laws on this matter are extremely ancient. Moses forbids the Jews to require interest of each other. “Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:“Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury.”—Deut.xxiii. 19, 20.Among the Greeks, the rate of interest was settled by agreement between the borrower and the lender, without any interference of the law. The customary rate varied from ten to thirty-three and one third per cent.The Romans enacted laws against usurious interest; but their legal interest, admitted by the law of the Twelve Tables, was, according to some, twelve per cent., or, to others, one twelfth of the capital, i. e. eight and one third per cent. Justinian reduced it to six per cent.In England, the legal rate of interest was, in Henry the Eighth’s reign, ten per cent. It was reduced, in 1624, to eight per cent. It was further diminished, in 1672, to six per cent. And definitively, in 1713, fixed at five per cent., the ordinary rate of interest throughout Europe. In France, the rates of interest have been nearly similar at the same periods.
444Our author was one of the earliest writers who treated the question of the interest of money with the enlightened views of a statesman and an economist. The taking of interest was considered, in his time, immoral.
Laws on this matter are extremely ancient. Moses forbids the Jews to require interest of each other. “Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:
“Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury.”—Deut.xxiii. 19, 20.
Among the Greeks, the rate of interest was settled by agreement between the borrower and the lender, without any interference of the law. The customary rate varied from ten to thirty-three and one third per cent.
The Romans enacted laws against usurious interest; but their legal interest, admitted by the law of the Twelve Tables, was, according to some, twelve per cent., or, to others, one twelfth of the capital, i. e. eight and one third per cent. Justinian reduced it to six per cent.
In England, the legal rate of interest was, in Henry the Eighth’s reign, ten per cent. It was reduced, in 1624, to eight per cent. It was further diminished, in 1672, to six per cent. And definitively, in 1713, fixed at five per cent., the ordinary rate of interest throughout Europe. In France, the rates of interest have been nearly similar at the same periods.
445“He passed his youth full of errors, of madness even.”—Spartian. Vit. Sev.
445“He passed his youth full of errors, of madness even.”—Spartian. Vit. Sev.
446He was nephew of Louis the Twelfth of France, and commanded the French armies in Italy against the Spaniards. After a brilliant career, he was killed at the battle of Ravenna, in 1512.
446He was nephew of Louis the Twelfth of France, and commanded the French armies in Italy against the Spaniards. After a brilliant career, he was killed at the battle of Ravenna, in 1512.
447Joel ii. 28, quoted Acts ii. 17.
447Joel ii. 28, quoted Acts ii. 17.
448He lived in the second century after Christ, and is said to have lost his memory at the age of twenty-five.
448He lived in the second century after Christ, and is said to have lost his memory at the age of twenty-five.
449“He remained the same, butwith the advance of yearswas not so becoming.”—Cic. Brut.95.
449“He remained the same, butwith the advance of yearswas not so becoming.”—Cic. Brut.95.
450“The close was unequal to the beginning.” This quotation is not correct; the words are: “Memorabilior prima pars vitæ quam postrema fuit,”—“The first part of his life was more distinguished than the latter.”—Livyxxxviii. ch. 53.
450“The close was unequal to the beginning.” This quotation is not correct; the words are: “Memorabilior prima pars vitæ quam postrema fuit,”—“The first part of his life was more distinguished than the latter.”—Livyxxxviii. ch. 53.
451By the context, he would seem to consider “great spirit” and “virtue” as convertible terms. Edward IV., however, has no claim to be considered as a virtuous or magnanimous man, though he possessed great physical courage.
451By the context, he would seem to consider “great spirit” and “virtue” as convertible terms. Edward IV., however, has no claim to be considered as a virtuous or magnanimous man, though he possessed great physical courage.
452Features.
452Features.
453“The autumn of the beautiful is beautiful.”
453“The autumn of the beautiful is beautiful.”
454By making allowances.
454By making allowances.
455Rom. i. 31; 2 Tim. iii. 3.
455Rom. i. 31; 2 Tim. iii. 3.
456“Where she errs in the one, she ventures in the other.”
456“Where she errs in the one, she ventures in the other.”
457Spies.
457Spies.
458Solyman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Turks.
458Solyman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Turks.
459Site.
459Site.
460Knoll.
460Knoll.
461Have a liking for cheerful society. Momus being the god of mirth.
461Have a liking for cheerful society. Momus being the god of mirth.
462Eats up.
462Eats up.
463Plut. Vit. Lucull. 39.
463Plut. Vit. Lucull. 39.
464A vast edifice, about twenty miles from Madrid, founded by Philip II.
464A vast edifice, about twenty miles from Madrid, founded by Philip II.
465Esth. i. 5; “The King made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king’s palace.”
465Esth. i. 5; “The King made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king’s palace.”
466The cylinder formed by the small end of the steps of winding stairs.
466The cylinder formed by the small end of the steps of winding stairs.
467The funnel of a chimney.
467The funnel of a chimney.
468Where to go.
468Where to go.
469Bow, or bay, windows.
469Bow, or bay, windows.
470Flush with the wall.
470Flush with the wall.
471Antechamber.
471Antechamber.
472Withdrawing-room.
472Withdrawing-room.
473Watercourses.
473Watercourses.
474Pine trees.
474Pine trees.
475Kept warm in a greenhouse.
475Kept warm in a greenhouse.
476The damson, or plum of Damascus.
476The damson, or plum of Damascus.
477Currants.
477Currants.
478An apple that is gathered very early.
478An apple that is gathered very early.
479A kind of quince, so called from “cotoneum,” or “cydonium,” the Latin name of the quince.
479A kind of quince, so called from “cotoneum,” or “cydonium,” the Latin name of the quince.
480The fruit of the cornel-tree.
480The fruit of the cornel-tree.
481The warden was a large pear, so called from its keeping well. Warden-pie was formerly much esteemed in this country.
481The warden was a large pear, so called from its keeping well. Warden-pie was formerly much esteemed in this country.
482Perpetual spring.
482Perpetual spring.
483Flowers that do not send forth their smell at any distance.
483Flowers that do not send forth their smell at any distance.
484A species of grass of the genus argostis.
484A species of grass of the genus argostis.
485The blossoms of the bean.
485The blossoms of the bean.
486Bring or lead you.
486Bring or lead you.
487Impeding.
487Impeding.
488Causing the water to fall in a perfect arch, without any spray escaping from the jet.
488Causing the water to fall in a perfect arch, without any spray escaping from the jet.
489Lilies of the valley.
489Lilies of the valley.
490In rows.
490In rows.
491Insidiously subtract nourishment from.
491Insidiously subtract nourishment from.
492To consider or expect.
492To consider or expect.
493Love, are pleased with.
493Love, are pleased with.
494It is more advantageous to deal with men whose desires are not yet satisfied, than with those who have gained all they have wished for, and are likely to be proof against inducements.
494It is more advantageous to deal with men whose desires are not yet satisfied, than with those who have gained all they have wished for, and are likely to be proof against inducements.
495In the sense of the Latin “gloriosus,” “boastful,” “bragging.”
495In the sense of the Latin “gloriosus,” “boastful,” “bragging.”
496Professions or classes.
496Professions or classes.
497Weakness, or indecision of character.
497Weakness, or indecision of character.
498He probably alludes to the ancient stories of the friendship of Orestes and Pylades, Theseus and Pirithoüs, Damon and Pythias, and others, and the maxims of the ancient philosophers. Aristotle considers that equality in circumstances and station is one requisite of friendship. Seneca and Quintus Curtius express the same opinion. It seems hardly probable that Lord Bacon reflected deeply when he penned this passage, for between equals, jealousy, the most insidious of all the enemies of friendship, has the least chance of originating. Dr. Johnson says: “Friendship is seldom lasting but between equals, or where the superiority on one side is reduced by some equivalent advantage on the other. Benefits which cannot be repaid, and obligations which cannot be discharged, are not commonly found to increase affection; they excite gratitude indeed, and heighten veneration, but commonly take away that easy freedom and familiarity of intercourse, without which, though there may be fidelity, and zeal, and admiration, there cannot be friendship.”—The Rambler, No. 64.
498He probably alludes to the ancient stories of the friendship of Orestes and Pylades, Theseus and Pirithoüs, Damon and Pythias, and others, and the maxims of the ancient philosophers. Aristotle considers that equality in circumstances and station is one requisite of friendship. Seneca and Quintus Curtius express the same opinion. It seems hardly probable that Lord Bacon reflected deeply when he penned this passage, for between equals, jealousy, the most insidious of all the enemies of friendship, has the least chance of originating. Dr. Johnson says: “Friendship is seldom lasting but between equals, or where the superiority on one side is reduced by some equivalent advantage on the other. Benefits which cannot be repaid, and obligations which cannot be discharged, are not commonly found to increase affection; they excite gratitude indeed, and heighten veneration, but commonly take away that easy freedom and familiarity of intercourse, without which, though there may be fidelity, and zeal, and admiration, there cannot be friendship.”—The Rambler, No. 64.
499In such a case, gratitude and admiration exist on the one hand, esteem and confidence on the other.
499In such a case, gratitude and admiration exist on the one hand, esteem and confidence on the other.
500Lowering, or humiliating.
500Lowering, or humiliating.
501Referees.
501Referees.
502Disgusted.
502Disgusted.
503Giving no false color to the degree of success which has attended the prosecution of the suit.
503Giving no false color to the degree of success which has attended the prosecution of the suit.
504To have little effect.
504To have little effect.
505To this extent.
505To this extent.
506Of the information.
506Of the information.
507“Ask what is exorbitant, that you may obtain what is moderate.”
507“Ask what is exorbitant, that you may obtain what is moderate.”
508This formed the first essay in the earliest edition of the work.
508This formed the first essay in the earliest edition of the work.
509Attentively.
509Attentively.
510Vapid: without taste or spirit.
510Vapid: without taste or spirit.
511“Studies become habits.”
511“Studies become habits.”
512“Splitters of cummin-seeds;” or, as we now say, “splitters of straws,” or “hairs.” Butler says of Hudibras:—“He could distinguish and divideA hair ’twixt south and southwest side.”
512“Splitters of cummin-seeds;” or, as we now say, “splitters of straws,” or “hairs.” Butler says of Hudibras:—
“He could distinguish and divideA hair ’twixt south and southwest side.”
“He could distinguish and divideA hair ’twixt south and southwest side.”
“He could distinguish and divideA hair ’twixt south and southwest side.”
“He could distinguish and divide
A hair ’twixt south and southwest side.”
513Causes one side to preponderate.
513Causes one side to preponderate.
514“The common father.”
514“The common father.”
515“As one of us.” Henry the Third of France, favoring the league formed by the Duke of Guise and Cardinal De Lorraine against the Protestants, soon found that, through the adoption of that policy, he had forfeited the respect of his subjects.
515“As one of us.” Henry the Third of France, favoring the league formed by the Duke of Guise and Cardinal De Lorraine against the Protestants, soon found that, through the adoption of that policy, he had forfeited the respect of his subjects.
516See a note to Essay 15.
516See a note to Essay 15.
517Of Castile. She was the wife of Ferdinand of Arragon, and was the patroness of Columbus.
517Of Castile. She was the wife of Ferdinand of Arragon, and was the patroness of Columbus.
518The words in our version are: “He that observeth the wind shall not sow, and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.—Ecclesiastesxi. 1.
518The words in our version are: “He that observeth the wind shall not sow, and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.—Ecclesiastesxi. 1.
519Exact in the extreme. Point-de-vice was originally the name of a kind of lace of very fine pattern.
519Exact in the extreme. Point-de-vice was originally the name of a kind of lace of very fine pattern.
520“Appearances resembling virtues.”
520“Appearances resembling virtues.”
521“A good name is like sweet-smelling ointment.” The words in our version are, “A good name is better than precious ointment.—Ecclesiastesvii. 1.
521“A good name is like sweet-smelling ointment.” The words in our version are, “A good name is better than precious ointment.—Ecclesiastesvii. 1.
522“Disregardinghis ownconscience.”
522“Disregardinghis ownconscience.”
523“To instruct under the form of praise.”
523“To instruct under the form of praise.”
524“The worst kind of enemies are those who flatter.”
524“The worst kind of enemies are those who flatter.”
525A pimple filled with “pus,” or “purulent matter.” The word is still used in the east of England.
525A pimple filled with “pus,” or “purulent matter.” The word is still used in the east of England.
526The words in our version are: “He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.”—Proverbsxxvii. 14.
526The words in our version are: “He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.”—Proverbsxxvii. 14.
527In other words, to show what we call anesprit de corps.
527In other words, to show what we call anesprit de corps.
528Theologians.
528Theologians.
5292 Cor. xi. 23.
5292 Cor. xi. 23.
530“I will magnify my apostleship.” He alludes to the words in Romans xi. 13: “Inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office.”
530“I will magnify my apostleship.” He alludes to the words in Romans xi. 13: “Inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office.”
531Vaunting, or boasting.
531Vaunting, or boasting.
532Noise. We have a corresponding proverb: “Great cry and little wool.”
532Noise. We have a corresponding proverb: “Great cry and little wool.”
533A high or good opinion.
533A high or good opinion.
534VideLiv. xxxvii. 48.
534VideLiv. xxxvii. 48.
535By express command.
535By express command.
536“Those who write books on despising glory, set their names in the title-page.” He quotes from Cicero’s “Tusculanæ Disputationes,” b. i. c. 15, whose words are; “Quid nostri philosophi? Nonne in his libris ipsis, quos scribunt de contemnendâ gloriâ, sua nomina inscribunt.”—“What do our philosophers do? Do they not, in those very books which they write on despising glory, set their names in the title-page?”
536“Those who write books on despising glory, set their names in the title-page.” He quotes from Cicero’s “Tusculanæ Disputationes,” b. i. c. 15, whose words are; “Quid nostri philosophi? Nonne in his libris ipsis, quos scribunt de contemnendâ gloriâ, sua nomina inscribunt.”—“What do our philosophers do? Do they not, in those very books which they write on despising glory, set their names in the title-page?”
537Pliny the Younger, the nephew of the elder Pliny, the naturalist.
537Pliny the Younger, the nephew of the elder Pliny, the naturalist.
538“One who set off every thing he said and did with a certain skill.” Mucianus was an intriguing general in the times of Otho and Vitellius.—Hist.xi. 80.
538“One who set off every thing he said and did with a certain skill.” Mucianus was an intriguing general in the times of Otho and Vitellius.—Hist.xi. 80.
539Namely, the property of which he was speaking, and not that mentioned by Tacitus.
539Namely, the property of which he was speaking, and not that mentioned by Tacitus.
540Apologies.
540Apologies.