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“Melancholy can be overcome only by melancholy.”

Quote by Robert Burton

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Robert Burton, born on February 8, 1577 and died on January 25, 1640, was an English scholar. His most notable achievement was writing 'The Anatomy of Melancholy', a comprehensive exploration of the psychological phenomenon of melancholy, which had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, literature, and philosophy in the modern world. more

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