Stephani de Malescot Iuriscos. ac Belarborensis Theophilologi, de Nuptiis Liber Paradoxicus, nova & recenti methodo compositus

To the most invincible and most pious Prince and Hero Frederick, Count Palatine, Elector of the Holy Empire, and to the most excellent and most illustrious man Jean de Ferrières, Vidame of Chartres, Stephanus de Malescot, Jurisconsult, sends greetings.

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There are many (O Heroes, joined by the adamant chain of the providence of God, for the sake of religion, peace, and public utility) who, weakened by despair, do not wish to attempt what they doubt they can achieve. But it is right for all to attempt all things, those who conceive of great matters and things greatly to be sought. But if anyone is found wanting either by their own nature or by the power of an excellent intellect, or is less instructed in the disciplines of the great arts, let them hold to such a course as they are able. For it is the first sign of a follower of the honorable to stand in the second or third rank, for...