Quote by: John Donne

All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated... As therefore the bell that rings to a sermon, calls not upon the preacher only, but upon the congregation to come: so this bell calls us all... No man is an island, entire of itself... any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Donne
  • DescriptionEnglish poet
  • Born1572
  • DiedMarch 31, 1631
  • CountryKingdom Of England
  • ProfessionPoet; Translator; Writer