Thomas Traherne, MA (1636 or 1637 – ca. 27 September 1674) was an English poet and religious writer. His style is often considered Metaphysical.. English poet clergyman theologian and religious writer
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I will not by the noise of bloody wars and the dethroning of kings advance you to glory: but by the gentle ways of peace and love. Go to Quote / Comment
The soul is made for action, and cannot rest till it be employed. Idleness is its rust. Unless it will up and think and taste and see, all is in vain. Go to Quote / Comment
So that with much ado I was corrupted, and made to learn the dirty devices of this world. Which now I unlearn, and become, as it were, a ... Go to Quote / Comment
You never know yourself till you know more than your body. Go to Quote / Comment
Love is the true means by which the world is enjoyed: our love to others, and others love to us. Go to Quote / Comment