11 Quotes by Henry Suso

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

Suffering is a short pain and a long joy.

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, eat or drink, we should at all times wear the golden locket “Jesus” upon our heart.

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

After big storms there follow bright days.

There is nothing pleasurable except what is in harmony with the utmost depths of our divine nature.

If your enemies see that you grow courageous, and that you will neither be seduced by flatteries nor disheartened by the pains and trials of your journey, but rather are contented with them, they will grow afraid of you.

By ignorance the truth is known.

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