True knowledge of God comes through experiential encounter, ... - John of the Cross

"True knowledge of God comes through experiential encounter, not intellectual study alone."

John of the Cross Knowledge

Mystic, Poet Spanish 1542–1591

More from John of the Cross

"In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone."

"The Lord's love is not earned; it is given freely to those who seek Him."

"Silence is God's first language; everything else is a poor translation."

"Where there is no love, put love, and you will find love."

"We're not just after treasure. We're preserving history."

"The mind is humanity's greatest tool."

"A tidy room reflects a tidy mind."

"You can learn a lot about a person by how they keep their space."