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An ill principle in the mind is worse than the matter of a disease in the body.

Benjamin Whichcote

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Benjamin Whichcote
Age: 74 †
Born: 1609
Born: January 1
Died: 1683
Died: January 1
Philosopher
Theologian
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Ill
Principle
Worse
Disease
Principles
Body
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Mind

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