One always goes on as one begins.
TERESA OF AVILAThe closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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All things pass; Patience attains all it strives for.
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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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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.
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Settle yourself in solitude, and you will come upon God in yourself.
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Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains All that it strives for.
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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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From moment to moment one can bear much.
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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
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Don’t imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
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The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him.
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Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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God is even kinder than you think.
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It is impossible for human tongue to exaggerate the riches which a vision from God brings to the soul: it even bestows health and refreshment on the body.
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