A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure

The text presents a moral and pedagogical dialogue in which an elder counselor urges a young ruler to prioritize learning, virtue, and sacred scripture over riches, fame, and worldly pomp. It contrasts classical examples of rulers and scholars with the enduring value of wisdom, advocates diligent study of the Bible as a guide for governance, condemns superstition and papal abuses, and emphasizes that true authority and public welfare flow from faith-informed education and virtuous conduct. Practical exhortations, scriptural promises, and classical anecdotes are woven into the counsel offered.