PREFACE

Large decorative woodcut initial E featuring floral patterns and scrollwork.

Out of fire, light; out of war, peace; out of the strong, sweetness: finally, though it be late! For truly, according to Plato's Seal a reference to the philosophical principle that it is easier to move that which is quiet than to quiet that which is moving, IT IS EASIER TO MOVE THE QUIET THAN TO QUIET THE MOVING. Therefore:
Beware of disturbing, for it is not sweet to appease.

Nevertheless, after the trumpet call, jubilation; after the night, the day; after winter, summer; every wretched person hopes for this to mature. And it is just that, as when an oak is felled