We term sleep a death by which we may be literally said to die daily; in fine, so like death, I dare not trust it without my prayers.
Thomas BrowneI cannot tell by what logic we call a toad, a bear, or an elephant ugly; they being created in those outward shapes and figures which best express the actions of their inward forms.
Thomas BrowneGod hath varied the inclinations of men according to the variety of actions to be performed.
Thomas BrowneBe deaf unto the suggestions of tale-bearers, calumniators, pick-thank or malevolent detractors, who, while quiet men sleep, sowing the tares of discord and division, distract the tranquillity of charity and all friendly society. These are the tongues that set the world on fire--cankerers of reputation, and, like that of Jonah's gourd, wither a good name in a single night.
Thomas Browne