The mystic cannot wholly do without symbol and image, inadequate to his vision though they must always be: for his experience must be expressed if it is to be communicated, and its actuality is inexpressible except in some hint or parallel which will stimulate the dormant intuition of the reader.

The direction and constancy of the will is what really matters, & intellect & feeling are only important in so far as they contribute to that.

I have an idea heaven will be both absolutely happy and absolutely dark, to protect us from the blaze of God.

The business and method of mysticism is love.

If God were small enough to be understood, He would not be big enough to be worshipped.

Adoration is caring for God above all else.

I do not think reading the mystics would hurt you myself: you say you must avoid books which deal with 'feelings' - but the mystics don't deal with feelings but with love which is a very different thing. You have too many 'feelings,' but not nearly enough love.