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Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other. - Francis Bacon

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English philosopher and author, 1561 - 1626

Born:21st January, 1561
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Starsign: Aquarius

Author Keywords: Author, Philosopher, English

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