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Religio Medici: A Letter to a Friend, Christian Morals, Urn-burial, and Other Papers

This work is a compilation of various essays that delve into the author's personal reflections on religious beliefs, ethical considerations, and the nature of death. The title piece, "Religio Medici," is a letter to a friend discussing the author's religious beliefs and practices. The book also includes discussions on Christian morals and the concept of urn-burial, among other topics. more

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Thomas Browne
Thomas Browne

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. more

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“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.”

“Suicide is not to fear death, but yet to be afraid of life. It is a brave act of valour to contemn death; but when life is more terrible than death, it is then the truest valour to dare to live; and herein religion hath taught us a noble example, for all the valiant acts of Curtius, Scarvola, or Codrus, do not parallel or match that one of Job.”

“Nor do they speak properly who say that time consumeth all things; for time is not effective, nor are bodies destroyed by it.”