How short our span! If you once realized how brief, you wou… - Angelus Silesius

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How short our span! If you once realized how brief, you would refrain from causing any beast or man the smallest grief, the slightest pain.

Angelus Silesius

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Angelus Silesius (25 December 1624 – 9 July 1677), born Johann Scheffler, also known as the Prophet of the Ineffable, was a German mystic of the Catholic Church, as well as a poet, priest and physician. He adopted the name Angelus (Latin for "messenger") and the surname Silesius (from the Latin for "Silesian") upon converting to Catholicism in 1653. He took holy orders under the Franciscans and was ordained a priest in 1661. His poetry explores themes of mysticism, contemplative prayer, and panentheism within the Christian context.

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Alternative Names: Johann Scheffler • Johann Angelus Silesius

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How short our span! If you once realized how brief, you would refrain from causing any beast or man the smallest grief, the slightest pain. - Angelus Silesius

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