Excerpt from Gardens and Friendship
A principal fruit of friendship is the ease and discharge of the fulness and swellings of the heart, which passions of all kinds do cause and induce. We know diseases of stoppings and suifocations are the most dangerous in the body; and it is not much otherwise in the mind; you may take sarza to open the liver, steel to open the spleen, flower of sulphur for the lungs, castoreum for the brain; but no receipt openeth the heart but a true friend, to whom you may impart griefs, joys, fears, hopes, suspicions, counsels, and whatsoever lieth upon the heart to op press it, in a kind of civil shrift or confession.
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Francis Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1909. He emerged as one of the leading painters of the 20th century during the 40s and 50s. Bacon expanded the possibilities of figurative art with a bold, expressionistic style at a time when abstraction was the dominant mode. He was also one of the first artists to depict overtly homosexual themes. He stands as a towering figure in 20th-century art, having established a huge influence on younger generations of painters. He died in 1992.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into timeless themes of human connection, exploring the profound impact of friendship, love, truth, and nobility on our lives. Drawing upon historical examples and philosophical insights, the author examines the multifaceted nature of these virtues, offering a nuanced perspective on their complexities and contradictions. Rooted in the intellectual landscape of the Renaissance, the author engages with classical and contemporary thought, weaving together a tapestry of wisdom from figures like Pythagoras, Seneca, and Montaigne. The book delves into the psychological and social dimensions of human relationships, exploring the ways in which our connections with others shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. With keen observations on love's ability to both elevate and deceive, the transformative power of truth, and the delicate balance between ambition and integrity in public life, this book offers a compelling exploration of the human experience. It invites readers to contemplate the enduring relevance of these virtues in navigating the complexities of life and enriching our understanding of what it means to be human. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334517310_0
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