Famous Quotes | A little grit in the eye...

A little grit in the eye destroyeth the sight of the very heavens, and a little malice or envy a world of joys. One wry principle in the mind is of infinite consequence. - Thomas Traherne
Attribution: Thomas Traherne (1636–1674), British clergyman, poet, mystic. Centuries, “Fourth Century,” no. 17 (written c. 1672, first published 1908).

Categories: Clergyman, Mystic, Prejudice, Subjectivity

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