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“If a man wishes to be sure of the road he treads on, he must close his eyes and walk in the dark.” quote by St John Of The Cross
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“If a man wishes to be sure of the road he treads on, he must close his eyes and walk in the dark.”

St John Of The Cross

About This Quote

Source Poetry: Spiritual Canticle, 16th century

True confidence in one’s path requires surrendering certainty and embracing the unknown.

In simple terms: Trust comes from walking without seeing.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty to grow.

Themes

faith trust uncertainty spirituality

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisionmaking
  • spiritual practice
  • creative risk
  • leadership

Key Concepts

mysticism existential humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance trust and caution?
  • When have you learned more by not seeing?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith can lead to danger if not balanced with wisdom.

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