Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of Language

The Secret of Kells. What Will Save Us: Walls or Beauty?

I've seen suffering in the darkness. Yet I have seen beauty thrive in the most fragile of places. I have seen the book.

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Feb 06, 2024
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“I have lived through many ages, through the eyes of salmon, deer, and wolf. I have seen the Norsemen invading Ireland, destroying all in search of gold. I've seen suffering in the darkness. Yet I have seen beauty thrive in the most fragile of places. I have seen the book. The book that turned darkness into light.”

So said Aisling, the fair…

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