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Thomas Browne, born on October 19, 1605 and died on October 19, 1682, was a renowned English doctor, writer, and philosopher of the 17th century. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts and deep insights into the human existence.

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Famous Thomas Browne Quotes

“Sleep is a death, O make me try By sleeping, what it is to die, And as gently lay my head On my grave, as now my bed.”

Trying Dies Sleep Bed Lays Graves

Book:Sir Thomas Browne's Works: Religio medici. Pseudoxia epidemica, books 1-3

Source: Sir Thomas Browne's Works: Religio medici. Pseudoxia epidemica, books 1-3

“We term sleep a death by which we may be literally said to die daily; in fine, so like death, I dare not trust it without my prayers.”

May Said Death Dies Term Prayer Sleep Fine Dare Insomnia

Book:The Works of Sir Thomas Browne: Pseudodoxia epidemica, books V-VII. Religio medici. The garden of Cyprus

Source: The Works of Sir Thomas Browne: Pseudodoxia epidemica, books V-VII. Religio medici. The garden of Cyprus

“For the world, I count it not an inn, but a hospital; and a place not to live, but to die in.”

World Life Science Dies Hotel Hospitals Inns

Author:Thomas Browne

“Men that look no further than their outsides, think health an appurtenance unto life, and quarrel with their constitutions for being sick; but I that have examined the parts of man, and know upon what tender filaments that fabric hangs, do wonder that we are not always so; and considering the thousand doors that lead to death, do thank my God that we can die but once.”

Thinking Knows Men Looks Dies Wonder Doors Health Thousand Sick Constitution Fabric Considering Quarrels Being Sick

Book:Religio Medici

Source: Religio Medici

“Think it more satisfactory to live richly than die rich.”

Thinking Dies Rich

Author:Thomas Browne

“Whosoever enjoys not this life, I count him but an apparition, though he wear about him the sensible affections of flesh. In these moral acceptions, the way to be immortal is to die daily.”

Way Dies Enjoy Moral Affection Flesh This Life Immortal Sensible Apparitions

Book:Sir Thomas Browne's Works: Including His Life and Correspondence

Source: Sir Thomas Browne's Works: Including His Life and Correspondence