The rose is without 'why'; it blooms simply because it blooms. It pays no attention to itself, nor does it ask whether anyone sees it.
Angelus SilesiusIf Christ were born in Bethlehem a thousand times and not in thee thyself; then art thou lost eternally.
Angelus SilesiusNothing can throw thee into the infernal abyss so much as this detested word - heed well! - this mine and thine.
Angelus Silesius