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Sir Thomas Browne (19 October 1605 – 19 October 1682) was an English author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including medicine, religion, science and the esoteric.
Browne's writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the scientific revolution of Baconian enquiry, while his Christian faith exuded tolerance and goodwill towards humanity in an often intolerant era. A consummate literary craftsman, Browne's works are permeated by frequent reference to Classical and Biblical sources and to his own highly idiosyncratic personality. His literary style varies according to genre resulting in a rich, unusual prose that ranges from rough notebook observations to the highest baroque eloquence. Although he was described as suffering from melancholia, Browne's writings are also characterised by wit and subtle humour.
On 14 March 1673, Browne sent a short autobiography to the antiquarian John Aubrey, presumably for Aubrey's collection of Brief Lives, which provides an introduction to his life and writings.
The time has come for you
To make up your own mind (mind),
Stop looking for the answers
That you'll never find
Save all your tears for when you
Really need to cry,
Don't wish your life away,
Just spread your wings and fly
Time waits for no one, yeah,
It's never what it seems,
Stop waiting for tomorrow,
Stop living in your dreams, yeah
This life fading away,
This life ticking like a time bomb
Ready to blow your tortured mind
I know it's wasting away,
We don't plan for when it goes wrong,
The time that we lose,
We will never find time
(Time, time, time, time, time, time...)
Can't hide the clock
When every line shows on your face (face),
So take it slow,
You'll never win the human race
Time waits for no one, yeah,
Everything must change,
Stop running to the future,
Stop living for today
This life fading away,
This life ticking like a time bomb
Ready to blow your tortured mind
I know it's wasting away,
We don't plan for when it goes wrong,
The time that we lose,
We will never find time
Just live every moment of each day,
'Cause death is the price we all must pay
(This life fading away),
This life ticking like a time bomb
Ready to blow your tortured mind
I know it's wasting away,
We don't plan for when it goes wrong,
The time that we lose,
We will never find time
This life fading away,
This life ticking like a time bomb
Ready to blow your tortured mind
I know it's wasting away,
We don't plan for when it goes wrong,
The time that we lose,
We will never find time