We learn ever faster and more precisely what is happening in the world. And slowly notice that less and less of it touches us.

— Ernst Ferstl (b. 1955), Lehrer, Dichter und Aphoristiker

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Meaning & Identity

Ernst Ferstl

Ernst Ferstl (* 1955) ist ein österreichischer Lehrer, Dichter und Aphoristiker aus Niederösterreich. Er wurde vor allem durch zahlreiche Sinnsprüche und Haikus bekannt, die Themen wie Achtsamkeit, Entschleunigung und zwischenmenschliche Zuwendung behandeln. Für Bibelleser bieten seine konfessionell ungebundenen Gedanken alltagsnahe Impulse zu Nächstenliebe und Lebensführung.

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