Desire Quote by John of the Cross
““ To reach satisfaction in all, desire satisfaction in nothing. To come to possess all, desire the possession of nothing. To arrive at being all, desire to be nothing. To come to the knowledge of all, desire the knowledge of nothing. To come to enjoy what you have not, you must go by a way in which you enjoy not. To come to the possession you have not, you must go by a way in which you possess not. To come to what you are not, you must go by a way in which you are not. John of the Cross””
About This Quote
Source Book: Dark Night of the Soul, John of the Cross, 1578
True fulfillment comes from renouncing attachment and desire, allowing the soul to unite with the divine.
In simple terms: Let go of desire to find peace.
Key Takeaway
Release attachments.
Themes
spirituality
detachment
inner peace
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- minimalist living
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mysticism
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires hold you back?
- How can you practice non‑attachment today?
A Different Perspective
Total renunciation may be impractical in daily life.
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