Creative Quotations from Thomas Browne (1605-1682) born Oct 19 English physician, writer; He was best known for his book of reflections, Religio.

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Creative Quotations from Thomas Browne (1605-1682) born Oct 19 English physician, writer; He was best known for his book of reflections, Religio Medici.

The world, which took six days to make, is likely to take us six thousand years to make out.

Lose not the advantage of solitude, and the society Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude, and the society of thyself.

the wonders we seek without us. We carry with us the wonders we seek without us.

cause is but constancy in Obstinacy in a bad cause is but constancy in a good.

Should your riches increase, let your mind keep pace with them.

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