Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
Paolo Sarpi
Born: August 14, 1552
Died: January 15, 1623 (aged 70)
Bio: Paolo Sarpi was an Italian historian, prelate, scientist, canon lawyer, and statesman active on behalf of the Venetian Republic during the period of its successful defiance of the papal interdict and its war with Austria over the Uskok pirates.
Known for:
- The Rights of Sovereigns and Subjects
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