Book Quote by Madame Guyon
““If while reading, you feel yourself recollected, lay aside the book and remain in stillness; at all times read but little, and cease to read when you're thus internally attracted.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Discourses, Madame Guyon, 1690
Reading should be brief and contemplative; when it stirs strong emotions, pause and sit in stillness to integrate the insight.
In simple terms: Pause and reflect when reading triggers strong feelings.
Key Takeaway
Pause, breathe, and contemplate.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
reading
reflection
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual study
- quiet contemplation
- emotional processing
Key Concepts
contemplation
inner stillness
emotional awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when to pause?
- What does stillness reveal after reading?
A Different Perspective
Too much reading can become distraction rather than insight.
