John of the Cross

"To love is to give oneself completely without reservation."

"The night of the senses leads to the dawn of the spirit."

"True freedom is found in the will to serve God alone."

"The soul that prays with sincerity is heard by the Almighty."

"Perseverance in virtue is the mark of a noble soul."

"The beauty of creation reflects the infinite beauty of God."

"In giving, we receive; in losing, we find."

"The heart that has surrendered to God knows perfect peace."

"Love casts out all fear from the human soul."

"The soul must be refined by fire to shine like gold."

"Truth cannot be hidden; it will eventually shine forth."

"The grateful heart attracts the blessings of heaven."

"Humility is the foundation of all spiritual progress."

"In the silence of the soul, God speaks most clearly."

"The path of virtue is narrow but leads to infinite joy."

"Love is the only measure by which the soul will be judged."

"To possess nothing is to possess all things in God."

"The contemplative life is the highest calling of the human soul."

"Courage is not the absence of fear but the presence of faith."

"The soul that loves serves without counting the cost."

"In darkness, the soul learns to trust what it cannot see."

"The transformation of the soul is the work of divine love."

"Patience with oneself is the beginning of all virtue."

"The grateful soul is always rich, no matter its circumstances."

"To be alone with God is to be in the best of company."

"The divine fire burns away all impurities from the soul."

"Love speaks in the language of the heart, which transcends all words."

"The soul that seeks God finds Him in all things."

"Freedom from desire leads to freedom from suffering."

"In the night of the soul lies the secret path to divine union."