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All the wonders you seek are within yourself.

Thomas Browne

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Thomas Browne
Age: 77 †
Born: 1605
Born: October 19
Died: 1682
Died: October 19
Author
Philosopher
Physician
Physician Writer
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London
England
Sir Thomas Browne
Thomas Browne
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Seek

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