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Quotation from Eclogues and Georgics by Virgil

“Happy, who had the skill to understand Nature's hid causes”

Virgil (spoken by The poet)

Eclogues and Georgics, Georgic II, trans. James Rhoades

Virgil's blessing on the natural philosopher, usually taken as a tribute to Lucretius, set beside his blessing on the farmer.

Citation: "Happy, who had the skill to understand Nature's hid causes" — Virgil, Eclogues and Georgics, Georgic II, trans. James Rhoades. (id virgil-eclogues-and-georgics-q6)

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