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Quote by Hildegard of Bingen

“Like billowing clouds, Like the incessant gurgle of the brook The longing of the spirit can never be stilled.”

Quote by Hildegard of Bingen

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Hildegard of Bingen

St. Hildegard of Bingen was a German nun, theologian, philosopher, musician, and physician. Born on September 16, 1098, and died on September 17, 1179, she is known for her extensive writings on nature, medicine, theology, and the cosmos. more

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