The eternal spring is hidden in this living bread for our life's sake, although it is night. It is here calling out to creatures; and they satisfy their thirst, although in darkness, because it is night. This living spring that I long for, I see in this bread of life, although it is night.
John of the CrossNever relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire.
John of the Cross