Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace.
TERESA OF AVILAAll times are dangerous times.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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If we learn to love the earth, we will find labyrinths, gardens, fountains and precious jewels! A whole new world will open itself to us. We will discover what it means to be truly alive.
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Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.
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We may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near.
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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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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
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God is even kinder than you think.
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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About the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don’t go by one text only.
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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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All times are dangerous times.
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Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.
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Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
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It is a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship.
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