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

Thomas Browne was a Scientist from United Kingdom (1605–1682).

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This quote is attributed to Thomas Browne, a Scientist from United Kingdom.
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Thomas Browne lived from 1605 – 1682.
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