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Herostratus lives that burnt the temple of Diana; he is almost
lost that built it.

Herostratus lives that burnt the temple of Diana; he is almost
lost that built it.

by Sir Thomas Browne Found in: Fame Quotes,
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And sure there is music even in the beauty, and the silent note
which Cupid strikes, far sweeter than read more

And sure there is music even in the beauty, and the silent note
which Cupid strikes, far sweeter than the sound of an instrument;
for there is music wherever there is harmony, order, or
proportion; and thus far we may maintain the music of the
spheres.

by Sir Thomas Browne Found in: Music Quotes,
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Every man is his own greatest enemy, and as it were his own
executioner.

Every man is his own greatest enemy, and as it were his own
executioner.

by Sir Thomas Browne Found in: Enemies Quotes,
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Gravestones tell truth scarce forty years.

Gravestones tell truth scarce forty years.

by Sir Thomas Browne Found in: Grave Quotes,
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All things are artificial, for nature is the art of God.

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

by Sir Thomas Browne Found in: Nature Quotes,
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