![Some of what these pamphlets [of astrological forecasts] say will turn out to be true, but most of it time and experience will expose as empty and worthless. The latter part will be forgotten literally: written on the winds while the former will be carefully entered in people's memories, as is usual with the crowd.](/assets/img/quote-photos/some-of-what-these-pamphlets-of-astrological-forecasts-say-will-turn-out-to-be.jpg)
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