Suffering is the ancient law of love; there is no quest without pain; there is no lover who is not also a martyr.

- Henry Suso

Let each look to himself and see what God wants of him and attend to this, leaving all else alone.

- Henry Suso

After big storms there follow bright days.

- Henry Suso

In the first day of my youth I tried to find it in the creatures, as I saw others do: but the more I sought, the less I found it, and the nearer I we…

- Henry Suso

By ignorance the truth is known.

- Henry Suso

Thou shalt understand that it is a science most profitable, and passing all other sciences, for to learn to die. For a man to know that he shall die,…

- Henry Suso

I have often repented of having spoken. I have never repented of silence.

- Henry Suso

It is inner abandonment that leads men to the highest truth.

- Henry Suso

The eternal God asks a favor of his bride: "Hold me close to your heart, close as locket or bracelet fits." No matter whether we walk or stand still,…

- Henry Suso