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Chap. 5.

Ut forasmuch as from this double spring (I mean of Reason and Opinion) doth arise not only the strength or weakness of the Mind: But also every of those things for which we are accounted praise-worthy, or reproveable amongst Men: I suppose I shall not do amiss, if I go about a little more copiously to Discourse of the Original and Nature of them both. For as Wools must have a previous tincture and preparation by some other juices; before they are capable of receiving as they should that last and more excellent colour they are intended for: After the same manner, Lipsius, your Mind is to be prepared Rh