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“A multitude of words doth rather obscure than illustrate, they being a burden to the memory, and the first apt to be forgotten, before we come to the last. So that he that uses many words for the explaining of any subject, doth, like the cuttle-fish, hide himself, for the most part, in his own ink.”

Quote by John Ray

Book:The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

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The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation

This book delves into the intricate patterns and principles found in the creation, reflecting on the profound wisdom of the Creator. more

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John Ray, born on November 29, 1627, and died on January 17, 1705, was a renowned British botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the development of botanical taxonomy. more

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