There is Dross, Alloy, and Embasement in all human Temper; … - Thomas Browne

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There is Dross, Alloy, and Embasement in all human Temper; and he flieth without Wings, who thinks to find Ophyr and pure Metal in any.

Thomas Browne

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Sir Thomas Browne, MD (19 October 1605 – 19 October 1682) was an English author of varied works which disclose his wide learning in diverse fields including medicine, religion, science and the esoteric.

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There is Dross, Alloy, and Embasement in all human Temper; and he flieth without Wings, who thinks to find Ophyr and pure Metal in any. - Thomas Browne

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