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If riches increase, let thy mind hold pace with them and think it not enough to be liberal, but munificent.

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
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