John Of The Cross

Christian mystic and poet.

A Spanish mystic, poet, and theologian renowned for his deep writings on the soul’s union with the divine. He described the transformative spiritual journey as one marked by trials, often called the "dark night of the soul." His poetry and prose highlight themes of love, surrender, and the purifying nature of suffering. His influence spans centuries, inspiring seekers of mysticism across various traditions.

John Of The Cross Quotes about World

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Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.
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See that you are not suddenly saddened by the adversities of this world, for you do not know the good they bring, being ordained in the judgments of God for the everlasting joy of the elect.
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If it were given to a man to see virtue's reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue.
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He who loves is not ashamed before men of what he does for God, neither does he hide it through shame though the whole world should condemn it.
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