f. 1v

errors, become either more learned in how to love, or more discerning at fleeing love. And if, while reading this, some sigh or tear seizes you, be comforted by the fact that other people are experiencing what you are reading. Neither should one think that he knows love, if he can read me entirely without sighing a bit; and there will be some who read me crying. But try, lovers, and glimpse with me how much power love has in you. And I think you will learn something how useful it is to live as people who are loved and appreciated by your citizens.