Man is a microcosm, or a little world, because he is an extract from all the stars and planets of the whole firmament, from the earth and the elements; and so he is their quintessence.
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"Man is a microcosm, or a little world, because he is an extract from all the stars and planets of the whole firmament, from the earth and the elements; and so he is their quintessence." — Paracelsus
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Man is a microcosm, or a little world, because he is an extract from all the stars and planets of the whole firmament, from the earth and the elements; and so he is their quintessence. — Paracelsus
About Paracelsus
Paracelsus was a Scientist from Switzerland (1493–1541).
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This quote is attributed to Paracelsus, a Scientist from Switzerland.
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Paracelsus lived from 1493 – 1541.