...reputation for himself: by learning man ascendeth to the heavens and their motions, wherein the body cannot come; and the like; let us conclude with the dignity and excellency of knowledge and learning and that wherein man's nature doth most aspire; which is immortality or continuance; for to this tendeth...

...opportunity to further advance the pursuit of knowledge and create an immortal reputation for himself: by learning man ascendeth to the heavens and their motions, where in the body he cannot come; and the like; let us conclude with the dignity and excellency of knowledge...