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John of the Cross, also known as Saint John of the Cross, was a 16th-century Spanish Catholic mystic, theologian, poet, and friar, considered a significant figure in the Franciscan Order. He was born on June 24, 1542, and died on December 14, 1591.

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Famous John of the Cross Quotes

“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.”

Men World Should Doe Whole Love Is Shame Whole World Ashamed

Book:The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross, Volume II: The Dark Night of the Soul, Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, the LIV

Source: The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross, Volume II: The Dark Night of the Soul, Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, the LIV

“Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit.”

Ifs Men Doe Spirit Walks Path Feet Difficulty Saint Smooth Good Will

Author:John of the Cross

“Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn't seek the glory of Christ.”

Doe Christ Glory Crosses Saint

Author:John of the Cross

“The conditions of a solitary bird are five: The first, that it flies to the highest point; The Second, that it does not suffer for company, not even of its own kind; The Third, that it aims its beak to the skies; The Fourth, that it does not have a definite color; The Fifth, that it sings very softly.”

Firsts Kind Doe Suffering Company Five Sky Conditions Color Quiet Highest Bird Thirds Aim Fourth Solitary Definite Fifth Beaks

Book:San Juan de la Cruz

Source: San Juan de la Cruz