Alcuin quotes

Alcuin was an English scholar, cleric, and teacher, renowned for his influence on the Carolingian Renaissance. His work in education, theology, and textual preservation helped shape the intellectual life of medieval Europe. He became a trusted advisor to Charlemagne and inspired educational reforms that had a lasting impact. Here are 5 of his quotes:

And those people should not be listened to who keep saying the voice of the people is the voice of God, since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness. (Alcuin)
What makes bitter things sweet? Hunger. View quote
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Man thinks, God directs. View quote
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At Athens, wise men propose, and fools dispose. View quote
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I, your Flaccus, am busy carrying out your wishes and instructions at St. Martin's, giving some the honey of the holy scriptures, making others drunk on the old wine of ancient learning. View quote
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Alcuin

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Occupation: English Clergyman
Born: 724
Died: May 15, 804
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Alcuin

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