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Thomas Traherne, born in 1636 in England, was a 17th-century poet known for his deeply religious and philosophical poetry, considered one of the most unique voices in the history of English literature.

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“You never enjoy the world aright, till the sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens and crowned with the stars.”

World Happiness Heaven Stars Enjoy Sea Ocean Veins

Author:Thomas Traherne

“To think the world therefore a general Bedlam, or place of madmen, and oneself a physician, is the most necessary point of present wisdom: an important imagination, and the way to happiness.”

Thinking World Way Important Happiness Imagination Madness Oneself Physicians Madmen

Author:Thomas Traherne

“More company increases happiness, but does not lighten or diminish misery.”

Doe Happiness Company Increase Misery Diminish Misery And Pain

Book:Centuries of Meditations, by Thomas Traherne (1636-1674) Now First Printed Frome the Author

Source: Centuries of Meditations, by Thomas Traherne (1636-1674) Now First Printed Frome the Author

“Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore tho others count me miserable, I will not believe them if I know and feel myself to be happy; nor fear them.”

Ifs Knows Feels Believe Made Happiness Miserable Enjoyed

Book:Centuries of Meditations

Source: Centuries of Meditations

About the Author

Born: 1636
Died: September 27, 1674
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 50

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Centuries of MeditationsRelated source material

Centuries of Meditations, by Thomas Traherne (1636-1674) Now First Printed Frome the AuthorRelated source material

Christian EthicksRelated source material

Selected writings of Thomas TraherneRelated source material

The Shining Human Creature: Christian Ethics, Vol. 1Related source material

The Works of Thomas Traherne: Inducements to retirednes ; A sober view of Dr Twisses, his considerations ; Seeds of eternity, or, The nature of the soul ; The kingdom of GodRelated source material

Traherne's Poems of FelicityRelated source material

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