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Divine love does not weigh down, nor carry his servant captive and enslaved to the lowest depths, but raises him, supports him and magnifies him above all liberty whatsoever.

Giordano Bruno

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Giordano Bruno
Died: 1600
Died: February 17
Astrologer
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Dominican Friar
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Philosopher
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