Physico-Mathematical Thoughts

[would publish] with praise and the most exquisite learning, as soon as you indicate by even a nod that it would be pleasing to you? Among these many men, I would name the singular ornaments of our France original: "Galliæ.", if their much more singular modesty did not stop my pen, as they wish to burden no one with envy.

You have Lyncean original: "Lynceos." This refers to the Academy of the Lynxes (Accademia dei Lincei) in Italy, the first modern scientific society. The name suggests members have the sharp eyesight of a lynx to observe nature. colleagues, Reverend Father original: "R.P." for Reverendissime Pater., who could compile a catalog of the most outstanding talents living in every kingdom and province. You may then use these wisely for the greater glory of God and for the honor and utility of our Order. Once you have begun this, and have advised your successor about the work so that he may promote these noble seeds growing through your care and studies, with what great praise do you think you will be celebrated by the successor of Urban original: "Vrbani." Pope Urban VIII died in July 1644, the year this book was published. Mersenne refers to him as being of "happy memory" while looking toward the next Pope. of happy memory?

Who among the number of the most Eminent Cardinals would not embrace you a thousand times for bringing such a great harvest into the storehouse of the Church? Which of the Catholics would not look up to and venerate you, who [leads] all the sciences from the kingdom of Philo— The text cuts off mid-word, likely "Philosophiae" or Philosophy.