Teresa of Ávila quotes

To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that. (Teresa of Ávila)
Pain is never permanent. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
Never exaggerate, but express your feelings with moderation. View quote
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
Never compare one person with another: comparisons are odious. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
Anyone who truly loves God travels securely. View quote
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All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted. (Teresa of Ávila)
God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher. View quote
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Love turns work into rest. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
Don't let your sins turn into bad habits. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend. View quote
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To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience. View quote
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We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us. View quote
Teresa of Ávila
The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit. View quote
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When the soul, through its own fault... becomes rooted in a pool of pitch-black, evil smelling water, it produces nothing but misery and filth. (Teresa of Ávila)
I am more afraid of those who are terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself. View quote
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All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example. View quote
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It is love alone that gives worth to all things. View quote
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Always think of yourself as everyone's servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all. View quote
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