The true lover of learning then must his earliest youth, as far as in him lies, desire all truth. . .He whose desires are drawn toward knowledge in every form will be absorbed in the pleasures of the soul, and will hardly feel bodily pleasures- -I mean, if he be a true philosopher and not a sham one. . .Then how can he who has the magnificence of mind and is the spectator of all times and all existence, think much of human life He cannot. Or can such a one account death fearful No indeed.

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and truth. It suggests that a true lover of learning should have an insatiable desire for knowledge from an early age. The quote also discusses how someone whose desires are focused on knowledge will find fulfillment in the pleasures of the mind rather than bodily pleasures. Furthermore, it argues that those who possess a philosophical mindset and have a broad perspective of time and existence will not prioritize human life over the pursuit of knowledge. Such individuals would not fear death either, as they understand the impermanence of life.