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The cord you hide that makes you choose the life you refuse
A medieval theologian stops writing after two decades of work, claiming it all seems like "straw." What makes a life's work feel like nothing?
The cord you hide that makes you choose the life you refuse
This episode explores the life of Thomas Aquinas, a man who produced millions of words of theological text before abruptly ceasing his work. It delves into the forces that shaped his early life and the choices he made that defied his family's expectations.
Person: Thomas Aquinas
Date: December 6, 1273
Location: Naples
Age: 48
- Thomas Aquinas, the ninth son of Landulf the Sixth of Aquino, was…
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