Thomas Merton Quote

Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure: you were created for joy. And if you do not know the difference between pleasure and joy you have not yet begun to live.


Seeds of contemplation (ed. 1962)


Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure: you were created for joy. And if you do not know the difference...

Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure: you were created for joy. And if you do not know the difference...

Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure: you were created for joy. And if you do not know the difference...

Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure: you were created for joy. And if you do not know the difference...