in general, that which is to our greater profit — the loss and annihilation of self — we esteem a calamity; and that which is of but little value — c… - John of the Cross

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in general, that which is to our greater profit — the loss and annihilation of self — we esteem a calamity; and that which is of but little value — comfort and sweetness, where, in general, we lose instead of gaining — we look upon as the more advantageous for us.