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Be more than man, or thou'rt less than an ant.

John Donne

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John Donne
Died: 1631
Died: March 31
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As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no.
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My love though silly is more brave.
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I count all that part of my life lost which I spent not in communion with God, or in doing good.
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