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Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) was a German Benedictine abbess, composer, writer and visionary noted for her theological works, music and writings on natural history. The quoted line reflects her emphasis on creative and spiritual labor as a lasting contribution to the world.
Quotes: 2
Quotes by Hildegard of Bingen
Music’s Power to Awaken Hidden Possibilities
Hildegard of Bingen’s line begins with an intimate directive: “Sing to the quiet corners of your life.” Those corners suggest the unvisited rooms of the self—habits done on autopilot, feelings we postpone, hopes we keep...
Created on: 12/20/2025
Your Work as the Signature You Leave
Spoken by Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179), a Benedictine abbess, composer, and polymath, the line invites us to see work as witness. In Scivias (c.
Created on: 10/11/2025