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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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“This moment exhibits infinite space, but there is a space also wherein all moments are infinitely exhibited, and the everlasting duration of infinite space is another region and room of joys.”

Moments Joy Space Rooms Infinite Regions Infinity Everlasting Exhibits Duration Infinite Space

Book:Centuries of Meditations

Source: Centuries of Meditations

“The world is a mirror of infinite beauty, yet no man sees it. It is a Temple of Majesty, yet no man regards it. It is a region of Light and Peace, did not men disquiet it. It is the Paradise of God.”

Men World Light Fear Atheism Infinite Mirrors Regard Rage Paradise Temples Regions Majesty Infinite Beauty

Book:Centuries of Meditations

Source: Centuries of Meditations

“A little grit in the eye destroyeth the sight of the very heavens, and a little malice or envy a world of joys. One wry principle in the mind is of infinite consequence.”

World Mind Littles Eye Joy Heaven Principles Perspective Consequence Sight Infinite Envy Malice Grit Wry

Book:Centuries of Meditations

Source: Centuries of Meditations

“The world is a mirror of infinite beauty, yet no man sees it.”

Men World Infinite Mirrors Infinite Beauty

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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