Sickness and sorrows come and go, but a superstitious soul hath no rest.
Robert Burton (1577-1640) English scholar
The Anatomy of Melancholy, 3.4.1.3 (1621-51)
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I believe this should be attributed to Democritus Junior, pen name of Robert Burton (8 February 1577 – 25 January 1640), English scholar.
Argh. Yes, you are right. Wrong Burton. 😛