“Socrates and Jesus, two teachers of virtue and love, were executed because of the unsettling, threatening power of their souls, which was revealed in their personal lives and in their words.”

—  Thomas Moore

Source: Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life

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Irish poet, singer and songwriter 1779–1852

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