“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

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Irish writer, priest and philosopher 1956–2008

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