There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
TERESA OF AVILAPrayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
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Don’t be curious of matters that don’t concern you; never speak of them, and don’t ask about them.
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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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Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
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Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
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God is even kinder than you think.
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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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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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From moment to moment one can bear much.
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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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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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Christ does not force our will, He only takes what we give Him. But He does not give Himself entirely until He sees that we yield ourselves entirely to Him.
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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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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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