An empty book is like an infant's soul, in which anything m… - Thomas Traherne

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An empty book is like an infant's soul, in which anything may be written. It is capable of all things, but containeth nothing.

Thomas Traherne

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Thomas Traherne (1636 or 1637 – c. September 27 1674) was an English clergyman, mystical writer and poet, sometimes seen as belonging to the Metaphysical school though he belonged to a later generation than most of its other members. Almost all of his works remained unpublished until the 20th century.

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By this you may see who are the rude and barbarous Indians: For verily there is no savage nation under the cope of Heaven, that is more absurdly barbarous than the Christian World. They that go naked and drink water and live upon roots are like Adam, or Angels in comparison of us.

The corn was orient and immortal wheat, which never should be reaped, nor was ever sown. I thought it had stood from everlasting to everlasting.

Some unknown joys there be
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An empty book is like an infant's soul, in which anything may be written. It is capable of all things, but containeth nothing. - Thomas Traherne

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