The preservation of self is the first law of nature. - Giovanni Vico

"The preservation of self is the first law of nature."

Giovanni Vico Life

Philosopher Historian Italian 1668–1744

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"Verum ipsum factum"

"We truly know only what we make"

"The true is convertible with the made"

"History is philosophy teaching by examples"

"Life is meant to be lived with passion."

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."

"Life is a journey, not a destination."

"Life's too short for regrets."