Dedication, 1561-01-19, Johann Albrecht (Wimpinaeus) to Michael Wagner
BP.Alb.1561-01 Dedication
| Author: | Johann Albrecht (Wimpinaeus) |
| Recipient: | Michael Wagner |
| Type: | Dedication |
| Date: | 19 January 1561 |
| Place: | Ingolstadt |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Quote as: | https://www.theatrum-paracelsicum.com/index.php?curid=1891 |
| Editor: | Edited by Julian Paulus |
| Source: | Albertus, Johannes, Oratio de fine Philosophiæ & quomodo ad ipsum perueniri liceat, Ingolstadt: Alexander & Samuel Weissenhorn 1561, sig. A2r-A2v [BP.Alb.1561-01]
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| CP: | Not in Kühlmann/Telle, Corpus Paracelsisticum |
| Translation: | Raw translation see below |
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English Raw Translation
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Dear Reverend Father, Doctor Michael Wagner, Professor of Sacred Literature at the University of Ingolstadt, Canon of Freising, and my esteemed master,
Greetings. As it is customary for those who are honored with the highest distinction in philosophy to offer some poems to their teachers, in order to express their gratitude and appreciation, I feel obliged to do the same. Indeed, if I do not follow this tradition or provide a sufficient reason for my absence, I may be considered ungrateful. However, I believe that the promoters will not be too harsh on me once they know the reason.
As in every art, the study of poetry requires both the guidance and practice of a skilled teacher, as well as a natural talent that is suitable for this art. Therefore, since I have not practiced writing poems extensively, I have always focused on studying philosophy, which I believe is my natural inclination. Therefore, instead of writing a poem, I decided to deliver a speech on the subject of philosophical studies. My aim is to inspire young minds and encourage them to pursue the noble teachings of philosophy, while avoiding the pitfalls of idle luxury.
However, I must confess that I am not yet experienced in delivering speeches, especially to young and inexperienced minds. Therefore, please accept this speech as a token of my gratitude to you. I wrote it without any material benefits, but rather as a gesture of my appreciation for your guidance and support over the course of twelve or thirteen hours.
I did not intend to publish or print this speech, as I believe it is not valuable enough to bear my name. Nevertheless, I am willing to share it with some of my friends upon request. However, I do not want to release it without a patron who can support it, and I would like to dedicate it to someone who has been kind to me. As you are one of those people who have greatly contributed to my success, I dedicate this speech to you with gratitude and appreciation.
Please accept this speech and keep it with you. I promise that I will dedicate any future works that I produce to you as well.
Farewell, and may God bless you.
Given in Ingolstadt, on the fourteenth day before the Kalends of February, in the year 1561.
Sincerely,
Johannes Albertus Wimpinensis
