How great is the difference between The hidden child and the secret fr — John Ruysbroeck

"God in the depths of us receives God who comes to us: it is God contemplating God."

"Even though the eagle, King of birds, Can with his powerful sight Gaze steadfastly upon The brightness of the sun; Yet do the weaker eyes of the bat Fail and falter in the same."

"Knowledge of ourselves teaches us whence we come, where we are, and whither we are going. We come from God, and we are in exile."

"Our work is the love of God. Our satisfaction lies in submission to the Divine Embrace"

"Even as God is common to all, the sun shines upon all trees"

"Unity is this: that a man feel himself to be gathered together with all his powers in the unity of his heart. Unity brings inward peace and restfulness of heart. Unity of heart is a bond which draws together body and soul, heart and senses, and all the outward and inward powers and encloses them in the union of love."