Botha swimmer and a drowned man are in the water; the latter is borne by the water and controlled by it, while the swimmer is borne along by his own power and of his own volition. Every movement made by the drowned man - indeed, every act and word that issue from him - comes from the water, not from him... The saints are like this. They have died before death.

In the middle of my heart, a star appeared, and the seven heavens were lost in its brilliance.

If only you knew what bliss I find in being nothing.

For those who realize that everything is from God, everything is the same.

If you could leave your selfishness, you would see how you've been torturing your soul.

We are pain and what cures pain, both. We are the sweet cold water and the jar that pours. I want to hold you close like a lute, so that we can cry out with loving. Would you rather throw stones at a mirror? I am your mirror and here are the stones.

Never be without remembrance of Him, for His remembrance gives strength and wings to the bird of the Spirit.