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The rose does not have a why it blossums without reason, forgetful of self and oblivious to our vision.
Angelus Silesius
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Angelus Silesius
Age: 52 †
Born: 1624
Born: December 1
Died: 1677
Died: June 9
Cleric
Physician Writer
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Breslau
Johann Scheffler
Johann Angelus Silesius
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