4/9 Mohi, this book is more marvelous than the prophecies. My lord, that a mere man, and a heathen, in that most heathenish time, should give utterance to such heavenly wisdom, seems more wonderful than that an in-spired prophet should reveal it. And is it not more divine in this philosopher, to love righteousness for its own sake, and in view of annihilation, than for pious sages to extol it as the means of everlasting felicity ?" "Alas," sighed Yoomy, "and does he not promise us any good thing, when we are dead ?" "He speaks not by authority. He but woos us to goodness and happiness here." "Then, Babbalanja," said Media, "keep your treasure to yourself. |