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Quote by Angelus Silesius

“The rose does not have a why; it blossums without reason, forgetful of self and oblivious to our vision.”

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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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