“Wit,--the pupil of the soul's clear eye.”
Quote by Sir John Davies
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The Original, Nature, and Immortality of the Soul: A Poem
This work is a philosophical poem that delves into the fundamental questions of the soul's origin, characteristics, and potential for immortality. more
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