Associations to the word «Excursus»

Wiktionary

EXCURSUS, noun. A fuller treatment (in a separate section) of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic.
EXCURSUS, noun. A narrative digression, especially to discuss a particular issue.

Dictionary definition

EXCURSUS, noun. A message that departs from the main subject.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy