Everything must have in it a sharp seasoning of truth.
• Letter 31
• Letter 31
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Nisi quod in se habet mordacis aliquid veritatis.
— Jerome
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Nisi quod in se habet mordacis aliquid veritatis." in the context of "Everything must have in it a sharp seasoning of truth.
• Letter 31" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Jerome" (Quotes, Letters)
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About Jerome
Saint Jerome (c. 347 – 30 September 420), full name Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, is best known as the translator of the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. Jerome's edition, the Vulgate, is still the official biblical text of the Roman Catholic Church. He is canonized in all Christianity and recognized by the Vatican as a Doctor of the Church.
About Jerome
Saint Jerome (c. 347 – 30 September 420), full name Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, is best known as the translator of the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. Jerome's edition, the Vulgate, is still the official biblical text of the Roman Catholic Church. He is canonized in all Christianity and recognized by the Vatican as a Doctor of the Church.
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