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Curiosity is the direct incontinence of the spirit.

Jeremy Taylor

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Jeremy Taylor
Age: 53 †
Born: 1613
Born: August 15
Died: 1667
Died: August 13
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Theologian
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Incontinence
Curiosity
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Spirit

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