John of the Cross Quotes on Mind
John of the Cross was a Spanish Carmelite friar, mystic, and poet, co-founder of the Discalced Carmelite reform with Teresa of Avila. This page collects quotes attributed to John of the Cross on the topic of mind, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to John of the Cross:
“What we need most in order to make progress is to be silent before this great God.”
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Attributed to John of the Cross:
“Love is the inclination of the soul.”
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“Blessed are they who, setting aside their own pleasure and inclination, consider things according to reason and justice before doing them.”
The Sayings of Light and Love -
“One human thought alone is worth more than the entire world, hence God alone is worthy of it.”
The Sayings of Light and Love