Introduction to the Kabbalah

the diligence original: "industria" of a man advanced in age, from whom nothing but perfect works are expected, were it to come to you, it would still not seem worthy of contempt; now, I doubt much less that you will judge that it should be approved, since it has arisen from a certain workingoriginal: "machinatione." Here referring to the inner workings or the "engine" of the intellect. of a youthful mind.

Francesco Montecuccoli The Montecuccoli were a prominent noble family from Modena; Francesco was likely the dedicatee or a relative of the author.

Francesco Montecuccoli, age, working/contrivance, diligence

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