“Affection should not be too sharp eyed, and love is not made by magnifying glasses.”
Quote by Thomas Browne
Work
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne: Hydriotaphia. Brampton urns. A letter to a friend, upon occasion of the death of his intimate friend. Christian morals, &c. Miscellany tracts. Repertorium. Miscellanies. Domestic correspondence, journals, &c. Miscellaneous correspondence
This collection includes seminal works such as 'Hydriotaphia,' which explores the nature of death and the afterlife, and 'Brampton urns,' a meditation on the preservation of the human body. It also features personal correspondence and reflections on Christian morality, as well as a variety of other essays and tracts that showcase Browne's intellectual breadth and depth. more
Author
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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