Also bear in mind that the events here described have not yet come to pass, and that all is ruled

and governed by the power of Almighty God, inspiring us not by bacchic frenzy nor by

enchantments but by astronomical assurances: predictions have been made through the

inspiration of divine will alone and the spirit of prophecy in particular.

On numerous occasions and over a long period of time I have predicted specific events far in

advance, attributing all to the workings of divine power and inspiration, together with other

fortunate or unfortunate happenings, foreseen in their full unexpectedness, which have already

come to pass in various regions of the earth. Yet I have wished to remain silent and abandon my

work because of the injustice not only of the present time [the Inquisition] but also for most of

the future. I will not commit to writing.

Nostradamus