“I would not live over my hours past ... not unto Cicero's ground because I have lived them well, but for fear I should live them worse.”
Quote by Thomas Browne
Work
Sir Thomas Browne's Works: Religio medici. Pseudoxia epidemica, books 1-3
This volume compiles Sir Thomas Browne's influential essays on religion, medicine, and human nature. It features Religio Medici, a profound exploration of faith and the human condition, and Pseudoxia Epidemica, a series of essays examining the nature of truth and deception in science and society. 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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