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“Though Christ a thousand times in Bethlehem be born, If he's not born in thee thy soul is still forlorn.”

Quote by Angelus Silesius

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Angelus Silesius
Angelus Silesius

Angelus Silesius, born on December 25, 1624, and died on July 9, 1677, was a German Catholic priest. His poetry was deeply influenced by Christian mysticism and is considered one of the representatives of German literature during the Baroque period. more

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