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Without whom, anyone who thinks he has mastered the philosophy of Aristotle cannot but be unlearned. Our author here meets this deadly disease with such diligence, richness of doctrine, and prudence that nothing seems to be left to be desired in this matter by anyone, and no place remains for the ravings of those who, among the crowd of philosophers, admire themselves like Narcissus, and who could only be considered wise in this one regard, if, emulating Stesichorus, they were to sing a palinodian a poem of retraction/recantation. Therefore, my Niccolo, accept this small gift with a grateful heart, which, although it may seem small, you will judge more precious than gold and silver, as one who—