The Devil
Anon
Genre: | Extract, Miscellaneous |
Publications extracted: | Collin de Plancy 1819 |
Subjects: | Superstition, Magic, Natural Philosophy |
People mentioned: | Roger Bacon |
'In all ages the Devil has rendered great service to the learned'. 'Tertullian informs us, that the Devil is so good a natural philosopher, that he can carry a sieve full of water, without spilling a drop!'. | |
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