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Every man hath a good and a bad angel attending on him in particular all his life long.

Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890) British explorer and orientalist
The Anatomy of Melancholy, 1.2.1.2 (1621-51)

Added on 26-Jan-09 | Last updated 26-Jan-09
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All Faith is false, all Faith is true:
Truth is the shattered mirror strown
In myriad bits; while each believes
His little bit the whole to own.

Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890) British explorer and orientalist
The Kas

Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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