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Let each man think himself an act of God, His mind a thought, his life a breath of God And let each try, by great though

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"Let each man think himself an act of God, His mind a thought, his life a breath of God; And let each try, by great thoughts and good deeds, To show the most of Heaven he hath in him"

- Philip James Bailey

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This quote is written / told by Philip James Bailey between April 22, 1816 and September 6, 1902. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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