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The created World is but a small Parenthesis in Eternity.

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
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London
England
Sir Thomas Browne
Thomas Browne
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