Authors/Paulus Melissus
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- Poem, 1595, Paulus Melissus to Bernard Gilles Penot; Latin
- Source: Egidius de Vadis, Dialogus inter naturam et filium philosophiae, ed. Bernard Gilles Penot, Frankfurt am Main: Johannes Saur for Johann Rex, 1595, sig. †2v [BP.Penot.1595-01]
- This epigram by Paulus Melissus praises Penot's relentless pursuit of knowledge in the realms of nature and metallurgy. It admires Penot's eagerness to explore the earth's concealed treasures and his magnanimous spirit in sharing these discoveries widely, thus enriching the contemporary world with his contributions. The poem underscores the nobility of disseminating knowledge selflessly, fostering a culture of learning and generosity.
