Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life. . . . If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing.
TERESA OF AVILAFor pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.
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If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few!
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To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
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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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Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change.
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From heaven even the most miserable life will look like one bad night at an inconvenient hotel.
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Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
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Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.
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In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
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From moment to moment one can bear much.
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What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
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