“I had rather stand the shock of a basilisk than the fury of a merciless pen.”
Quote by Thomas Browne
Work
Sir Thomas Browne's Religio medici: Urn burial, Christian morals, and other essays
Sir Thomas Browne's Religio medici is a seminal work that delves into profound questions of life, death, and the human condition. It includes discussions on the practice of cremation and the use of urns for burial, as well as reflections on Christian morality and philosophical musings. The essays within offer a blend of personal reflection and scholarly inquiry, showcasing Browne's intellectual depth and his ability to intertwine the spiritual with the scientific. 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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Source: The Works of Sir Thomas Browne: Pseudodoxia epidemica, books V-VII. Religio medici. The garden of Cyprus
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