Angelus Silesius

By the will art thou lost, by the will art thou found, by the will art thou free, captive, and bound.

— Angelus Silesius

The name of Jesus is as ointment poured forth; It nourishes, and illumines, and stills the anguish of the soul.

— Angelus Silesius

Nothing can throw thee into the infernal abyss so much as this detested word -- heed well! -- this mine and thine.

— Angelus Silesius