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“The eyes are the windows of the soul.”

Quote by Thomas Phaer

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Thomas Phaer, a 16th-century English author, is renowned for his translations and commentary on classical literature. Born in 1510 and died on August 12, 1560, Phaer's works had a significant impact during the Renaissance, particularly in the field of literary translation. more

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