“Time is of your own making; Its clock ticks in your head. The moment you stop thought Time too stops dead.”
Quote by Angelus Silesius
Work
Messenger of the Heart: The Book of Angelus Silesius with Observations by the Ancient Zen Masters
This book is a compilation of the spiritual poetry of Angelus Silesius, a 17th-century German mystic, and includes interpretations and observations by Zen Masters from ancient times. The work explores themes of the human heart, spiritual enlightenment, and the nature of existence. more
Author
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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