The wood that is green and moist will burn slowly and produc... - John of the Cross

"The wood that is green and moist will burn slowly and produce heat gradually."

John of the Cross Patience

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."

"Patience is a virtue I'm still learning."

"I may be a redhead, but I'm not a hothead."

"Patience is a virtue."

"Patience is a virtue I never learned."