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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

“Be deaf unto the suggestions of tale-bearers, calumniators, pick-thank or malevolent detractors, who, while quiet men sleep, sowing the tares of discord and division, distract the tranquillity of charity and all friendly society. These are the tongues that set the world on fire--cankerers of reputation, and, like that of Jonah's gourd, wither a good name in a single night.”

Men World Night Names Sleep Fire Quiet Picks Charity Tongue Tales Reputation Friendly Division Suggestions Scandal Deaf Discord Sowing Tranquillity Jonah Gourds Quiet Man

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“Sleep is death's younger brother, and so like him, that I never dare trust him without my prayers.”

Prayer Sleep Brother Dare Younger Brother

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“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

“We term sleep a death, and yet it is waking that kills us, and destroys those spirits that are the house of life.”

Spirit House Term Sleep Waking

Author:Thomas Browne

“To ruminate upon evils, to make critical notes upon injuries, and be too acute in their apprehensions, is to add unto our own tortures, to feather the arrows of our enemies, to lash ourselves with the scorpions of our foes, and to resolve to sleep no more.”

Evil Sleep Enemy Add Notes Critical Torture Injury Resolve Feathers Foe Arrows Apprehension Lashes Scorpions

Book:The Works of Sir Thomas Browne: Urn-burial, Christian morals, Miscellanies, Correspondence, etc

Source: The Works of Sir Thomas Browne: Urn-burial, Christian morals, Miscellanies, Correspondence, etc