A monk asks:Is there anything more miraculous than the wonders of nature?The master answers:Yes, your awareness of the wonders of nature. Angelus Silesius More Quotes by Angelus Silesius More Quotes From Angelus Silesius What is outside yourself does not convey much worth; Clothes do not make the man, the saddle not the horse. Angelus Silesius horse clothes men The Rose which here on earth is now perceived by me, has blossomed thus in god from all eternity. Angelus Silesius eternity earth rose Nothing can throw thee into the infernal abyss so much as this detested word - heed well! - this mine and thine. Angelus Silesius abyss wells thee The rose has no 'Why?' It flowers because it flowers. Angelus Silesius flower rose A rose is but a rose, it blooms because it blooms; it thinks not of itself, nor asks if it is seen. Angelus Silesius asks rose thinking Christ could be born a thousand times in Bethlehem - but all in vain until He is born in me. Angelus Silesius vain born christ I am as vast as God; there is nothing in the world Angelus Silesius miracle spiritual world Don't think that some tomorrow you'll see God's Light. You see it now or err in darkest night. Angelus Silesius light night thinking The Rose is without 'why'—she blooms because she blooms. Angelus Silesius rose The rose that with you earthly eyes you see, has flowered in God from all eternity. Angelus Silesius nature eye inspirational The rose does not have a why; it blossums without reason, forgetful of self and oblivious to our vision. Angelus Silesius vision self rose The Rose is without an explanation; She blooms, because She blooms. Angelus Silesius she without because explanation rose
