Affair Quote by Norbert of Xanten
“You will never enjoy the sweetness of a quiet prayer unless you shut your mind to all worldly desires and temporal affairs.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Spiritual Discipline, 12th century
Quiet prayer requires letting go of worldly concerns to experience true peace.
In simple terms: Let go to find peace.
Practice mental detachment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- retreats
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you silence your thoughts?
- What does silence reveal?
Worldly duties may distract.