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“I wanted to shut my mind, that my thoughts might close on my own peace, I wanted to close the peace of my love in my heart like dew in a dark rose." From "Philip Speaks”

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Flowering Tree

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Caryll Houselander
Caryll Houselander

Caryll Houselander was an English writer known for his religious and spiritual works. His writings often explored themes of faith, morality, and profound questions about human existence. Houselander's writing style was profound and poetic, greatly appreciated by readers. more

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