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John Donne Quotes: Men have conceived a twofold use of sleep; it is a refreshing of the body in this life, and a preparing of the soul for the next.
         

Men have conceived a twofold use of sleep; it is a refreshing of the body in this life, and a preparing of the soul for the next.


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