John Donne (1572 – March 31, 1631) was a Jacobean poet, satirist, lawyer and preacher/cleric in the Church of England. He is considered the founding figure of the so-called metaphysical poetry movement.
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Contemplative and bookish men must of necessity be more quarrelsome than others, because they contend not about matter of fact, nor can determine their controversies by any certain witnesses, nor judges. But as long as they go towards peace, that is Truth, it is no matter which way. Go to Quote / Comment
Affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it. Go to Quote / Comment
But I do nothing upon myself, and yet I am my own executioner. Go to Quote / Comment
Death comes equally to us all, and makes us all equal when it comes. Go to Quote / Comment
Despair is the damp of hell, as joy is the serenity of heaven. Go to Quote / Comment