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Owen Feltham, born in 1602 and died on February 23, 1668, was an English writer known for his fables and satirical works. His contributions to literature have had a profound impact on subsequent generations.

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“Meditation is the soul's perspective glass, whereby, in her long remove, she discerneth God, as if He were nearer at hand.”

Ifs Long Soul Hands Meditation Perspective Glasses Remove

Book:Resolves: divine, moral and political

Source: Resolves: divine, moral and political

“Some are so uncharitable as to think all women bad, and others are so credulous as to believe they are all good. All will grant her corporeal frame more wonderful and more beautiful than man's. And can we think God would put a worse soul into a better body?”

Thinking Men Believe Soul Body Beautiful Women Wonderful Grants

Author:Owen Feltham

“Negligence is the rust of the soul that corrodes through all her best resolves.”

Soul Resolve Neglect Rust Negligence

Author:Owen Feltham

“Meditation is the soul's perspective glass.”

Soul Meditation Greatness Perspective Glasses Yoga Meditation Finitude Daily Meditation

Book:Resolves: divine, moral and political

Source: Resolves: divine, moral and political

About the Author

Born: 1602
Died: February 23, 1668
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 76

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