Desire Quote by John of the Cross
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Spiritual Writings, 16th century
True fulfillment comes from renouncing worldly attachments and recognizing the emptiness of desire.
In simple terms: Let go of wanting to find peace.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner emptiness, not material gain.
Themes
spirituality
renunciation
inner peace
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- contemplation
- daily mindfulness
- minimalist living
Key Concepts
mysticism
detachment
non-attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “nothing” mean to you?
- How can you practice detachment today?
A Different Perspective
True peace may be hard to achieve without confronting deep cravings.
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