John O'Donohue: Quotes about light

John O'Donohue was Irish writer, priest and philosopher. Explore interesting quotes on light.
John O'Donohue: 88   quotes 17   likes

“If you try to view yourself through the lenses that others offer you, all you will see are distortions; your own light and beauty will become blurred, awkward, and ugly. Your sense of inner beauty has to remain a very private thing.”

John O'Donohue

Source: Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

Beauty , Sense , Light

“It is lovely to meet an old person whose face is deeply lined, a face that has been deeply inhabited, to look in the eyes and find light there.”

John O'Donohue

Source: Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

Love , Light , Personality

“All you can ever achieve is a sense of your soul. You gain little glimpses of its light, colors, and contours. You feel the inspiration of its possibilities and the wonder of its mysteries.”

John O'Donohue

Source: Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

Color , Feeling , Soul , Sense

“The secret and the sacred are sisters. When the secret is not respected, the sacred vanishes. Consequently, reflection should not shine too severe or aggressive a light on the world of the soul.”

John O'Donohue

Source: Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

Secret , World , Soul , Sister