“Nor do they speak properly who say that time consumeth all things; for time is not effective, nor are bodies destroyed by it.”
Quote by Thomas Browne
Work
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne: Preface. Dr. Johnson's Life of Sir Thomas Browne. Supplementary memoir by the editor. Mrs. Lyttleton's communication to Bishop Kennet. Pseudodoxia epidemica, books I-IV
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne is a comprehensive compilation that brings together various writings by the 17th-century English physician and philosopher. It includes the preface to Browne's works, a biography by Dr. Samuel Johnson, a supplementary memoir by the editor, and a letter from Mrs. Lyttleton to Bishop Kennet. The collection also encompasses the first four books of Pseudodoxia epidemica, a treatise on popular errors and misconceptions, showcasing Browne's intellectual pursuits and scholarly contributions. 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