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It is we that are blind, not fortune because our eye is too dim to discern the mystery of her effects, we foolishly paint her blind, and hoodwink the providence of the Almighty.

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
Writer
London
England
Sir Thomas Browne
Thomas Browne
Fortune
Paint
Blind
Mystery
Hoodwink
Effects
Foolishly
Eye
Discern
Almighty
Providence

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