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John Aubrey, an English writer and antiquarian, meticulously documented the people and events of his time with keen observation and scholarly rigor. His writings, including the seminal work "Brief Lives," provide invaluable insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of 17th-century England, preserving a wealth of historical detail for future generations.
"The astrologers and historians write that the ascendant as of Oxford is Capricornus, whose lord is Saturn, a religious planet, and patron of religious men."
"If Solomon counts the day of one's death better than the day of one's birth, there can be no objection why that also may not be reckoned amongst one's remarkable and happy days."
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