As for the observation that Machiavel hath, that the jealousy of sects doth much extinguish the memory of things, traducing Gregory the Great, that he did what in him lay to extinguish all heathen antiquities, I do not find that those zeals do any great effects, nor last long; as it appeared in the succession of Sabinian, who did revive the former antiquities 去书内

  • 刘赢阳 刘赢阳

    Bacon's refutation of Machiavelli's view is insightful, indicating that sectarian zeal's impact on cultural memory is not lasting, reflecting his rational thinking on history and cultural heritage.

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