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Life itself is but the shadow of death, and souls departed but the shadows of the living.

Thomas Browne

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Thomas Browne
Age: 77 †
Born: 1605
Born: October 19
Died: 1682
Died: October 19
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Philosopher
Physician
Physician Writer
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London
England
Sir Thomas Browne
Thomas Browne
Life
Departed
Shadows
Souls
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Living
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Soul

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