' The Basis for Mysticism '...

A mystic doesn’t say, “I believe.”... They say, “I know.”... A true mystic will ironically speak, with that self-confidence, but at the same time, with a kind of humility... So when you see that combination of calm self-confidence,, certitude,, and humility, all at the same time, you have the basis for mysticism in general..................... Richard Rohr