William Harvey — "The blood is a spirit, and the spirit is the life."
The blood is a spirit, and the spirit is the life.
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A statement reflecting older physiological beliefs alongside his new understanding of circulation.
Date: c. 1628 (from 'De Motu Cordis')
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