AUGUST KING, original: "REX AUGUSTE"; The term "August" is used here as a title of supreme majesty, echoing the Roman emperors, to signify a ruler who is venerable and sacred.

Among so many and such great virtues, with which YOUR MAJESTY shines forth in the whole world, it is by no means the least that you hold in high esteem knowledge that is solid and useful to the human race, original: "solidam ac utilem humano generi scientiam"; Wolff is emphasizing "useful knowledge" (scientia), a core value of the Enlightenment which suggests that academic study should produce practical benefits for society. since among Princes this