Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
TERESA OF AVILATo want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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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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God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.
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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.
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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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If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.
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If we practice love of neighbor with great perfection, we will have done everything.
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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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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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.
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Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
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When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
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It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not always be the same.
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