Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things. He who has God has everything – God alone suffices.
TERESA OF AVILANever do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
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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.
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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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Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
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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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It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
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Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
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How friendly we should all be with one another if nobody were interested in money and honor.
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You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him.
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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient endurance attends to all things.
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Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed.
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It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.
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From moment to moment one can bear much.
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