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“God does not care what good you did, but why you did it. He does not grade the fruit but probes the core and tests the root.”

Quote by Angelus Silesius

Book:Messenger of the Heart: The Book of Angelus Silesius with Observations by the Ancient Zen Masters

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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

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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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