When you steal a people's language, you leave their soul be… - John O'Donohue

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When you steal a people's language, you leave their soul bewildered.

John O'Donohue

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John O'Donohue (1 January 1956 – 4 January 2008) was an Irish poet, author, priest, and Hegelian philosopher. He was a native Irish speaker, and as an author is best known for popularising Celtic spirituality, especially from his book Anam Cara.

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and warm awareness, you are going to have an incredible life. You are going to have sufferings as well, but you will always return to that place of warmth and fire within yourself.

Walk around feeling like a leaf. Know you could tumble any second, then decide what to do with your time.

May I live this day compassionate of heart, clear in word, gracious in awareness, courageous in thought and generous in love.

When you steal a people's language, you leave their soul bewildered. - John O'Donohue

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