If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.
TERESA OF AVILA
TERESA OF AVILA
Teresa of Avila on perfection
Teresa of Avila124 quotes“If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.”
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