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Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, vol. III (London: George Bell & Sons, 1896), pt. III, sect. I, mem. I, subs. I, 43:
Why do we contend and vex one another? behold death is over our heads, and we must shortly give an account of all our uncharitable words and actions: think upon it, and be wise!
Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy , vol. III (London: George Bell & Sons, 1896), pt. III, sect. I, mem. I, subs. I, 43: Why do we...