He that dies in an earnest pursuit, is like one that is wounded in hot blood; who, for the time, scarce feels… — Francis Bacon

He that dies in an earnest pursuit, is like one that is wounded in hot blood; who, for the time, scarce feels the hurt; and therefore a mind fixed, and bent upon somewhat that is good, doth avert the dolors of death.

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