We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.
TERESA OF AVILALife is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love.
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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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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.
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There seem to me a great many blessings which come from true poverty and I should be sorry to be deprived of them.
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From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us.
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But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.
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The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
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Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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However softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us.
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Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom.
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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
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Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.
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We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
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