“To reach satisfaction in all desire its possession in nothing, To come to the knowledge of all desire the knowledge of nothing. To come to possess all desire the possession of nothing. To arrive at being all desire to be nothing.”
Quote by John of the Cross
Work
John of the Cross: Selected Writings
John of the Cross: Selected Writings is a compilation of the writings of the 16th-century Spanish friar and mystic, John of the Cross. The book offers a selection of his most significant works, including poems, letters, and treatises, which delve into the depths of Christian spirituality and contemplative life. These writings are renowned for their theological depth, poetic beauty, and their influence on the development of Christian mysticism. more
Author
John of the Cross
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. more
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