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John O'Donohue Quote

Because you were once at home somewhere, you are never an alien anywhere.

John O'Donohue

Because you were once at home somewhere, you are never an alien anywhere.

Tags: celtic spirituality, home, nature

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About John O'Donohue

John O'Donohue (1 January 1956 – 4 January 2008) was an Irish poet, author, priest, and Hegelian philosopher. He was a native Irish speaker, and as an author is best known for popularising Celtic spirituality.