This is a collection of moral reflections, maxims, and poems, written in Dutch by Jacob Cats, a 17th-century poet and politician from the Netherlands. The book offers practical advice on how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life, drawing on the author's Christian faith and classical learning. It covers a wide range of topics such as love, friendship, marriage, parenting, education, and death. The book is famous for its aphoristic style and its...