“It is of the nobility of man's soul that he is insatiable: for he hath a benefactor so prone to give, that he delighteth in us for asking. Do not your inclinations tell you that the WORLD is yours? Do you not covet all? Do you not long to have it; to enjoy it; to overcome it? To what end do men gather riches, but to multiply more? Do they not like Pyrrhus the King of Epire, add house to house and lands to lands, that they may get it all?”
Quote by Thomas Traherne
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Centuries of Meditations
This book is a compilation of meditative essays that delve into the nature of time, the human condition, and the essence of life. The author explores themes of change, memory, and the cyclical nature of existence, offering readers a contemplative journey through centuries of thought and reflection. more
Author
Thomas Traherne
Thomas Traherne, born in 1636 in England, was a 17th-century poet known for his deeply religious and philosophical poetry, considered one of the most unique voices in the history of English literature. more
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