"Death be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so. For, those, whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow. Die not, poor death, nor yet canst thou kill me."
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John Donne (1572–1631) was a masterful English poet, cleric, and thinker whose works resonate with profound emotional depth and intellectual rigor. Born into a Catholic family in London, he navigated the tumultuous waters of faith and politics, ultimately becoming an Anglican priest. Donne's poetry, characterized by its innovative metaphysical style, explores themes of love, death, and spirituality. His legacy endures through works like "The Flea" and "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," shaping the landscape of English literature and influencing countless writers to follow.
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"Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
John Donne
"As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no."
John Donne