Nicholas of Cusa
Nicholas of Cusa, also referred to as Nicholas of Kues and Nicolaus Cusanus, was a German Catholic bishop and polymath active as a philosopher, theologian, jurist, mathematician, and astronomer. One of the first German proponents of Renaissance humanism, he made spiritual and political contributions to European culture. A notable example of this is his mystical or spiritual writings on "learned ignorance", as well as his participation in power struggles between Rome and the German states of the Holy Roman Empire.
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- Born in
- Bernkastel-Kues
- Educated at
- University of PaduaHeidelberg University
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Trending topics shown first"To the various nations, however, You have sent various prophets and masters, the one for this, the other for another time."
"For a persistent and continued ascent to life is the constituent element of increased happiness."
"Now I behold as in a mirror, in an icon, in a riddle, life eternal, for that is naught other than that blessed regard wherewith Thou never ceasest most lovingly to behold me, yea, even the secret plac…"
"Thus, while I am borne to loftiest heights, I behold Thee as Infinity"
"I see, Lord, through Thine infinite mercy, that Thou art Infinity encompassing all things. Nothing exists outside Thee, and all things -in Thee are not other than Thee"
"Therefore, come to our assistance, You who alone are powerful. For this rivalry is on account of You, whom alone all venerate in all that they seem to adore. For no one desires anything in all that on…"
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1401
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Birth1464
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