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He had acquired as much ancient philosophy as would have

contented a man of ordinary ambition, but he was continually

adding to his stock from the study of Diogenes Laertius; however,

as we cannot adhere to every system, and as, from among them all,

a choice is necessary to him who desires the reputation of a

philosopher, Don Ferrante made choice of Aristotle, who, as he

was accustomed to say, was neither ancient nor modern.