Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Thomas Browne Writer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Oct 19, 1605
  • Died: Oct 19, 1682

Sir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. Browne's writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the scientific revolution of Baconian enquiry, while his Christian faith exuded tolerance and goodwill towards humanity in an often intolerant era.

Browne's works are permeated by frequent references to Classical and Biblical sources as well as the idiosyncrasies of his own personality. While he is often described as suffering from melancholia, Browne's writings are also characterised by wit and subtle humour. His literary style is varied, according to genre, resulting in a rich, unique prose which ranges from rough notebook observations to polished Baroque eloquence.

All things are artificial, for nature is the art of God. art, God & nature

To believe only possibilities is not faith, but mere philosophy. faith

Men live by intervals of reason under the sovereignty of humor and passion. humor

We all labor against our own cure, for death is the cure of all diseases. death

As reason is a rebel to faith, so passion is a rebel to reason. faith

Let age, not envy, draw wrinkles on thy cheeks. aging

Life itself is but the shadow of death, and souls departed but the shadows of the living. death

Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude, and the society of thyself. being alone & society

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