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Paradiso XXXI, 108

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Luis Borges, J. (1967). Paradiso XXXI, 108. In Luis Borges, J. A Personal Anthology. Grove Press/Atlantic (NY), pp. 176-176

(adjective) empyreal / (noun) the highest heaven or heavenly sphere in ancient and medieval cosmology usually consisting of fire or light / (noun) the true and ultimate heavenly paradise / (noun) firmament heavens / (noun) an ideal place or state

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Mankind has lost a face, an irretrievable face, and everyone would like to be that pilgrim (dreamed of in the empyrean, under the Rose) who sees Veronica's handkerchief in Rome and murmurs with faith

—p.176 by Jorge Luis Borges
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Mankind has lost a face, an irretrievable face, and everyone would like to be that pilgrim (dreamed of in the empyrean, under the Rose) who sees Veronica's handkerchief in Rome and murmurs with faith

—p.176 by Jorge Luis Borges
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3 years, 1 month ago