Thomas Browne — British Scientist born on October 19, 1605, died on October 19, 1682

Sir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion 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... (wikipedia)

Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles.
Death is the cure for all diseases.
We carry within us the wonders we seek without us.
Life itself is but the shadow of death, and souls departed but the shadows of the living.
All things are artificial, for nature is the art of God.