Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
TERESA OF AVILAMay I not come before You with empty hands, since we are rewarded according to our deeds.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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From heaven even the most miserable life will look like one bad night at an inconvenient hotel.
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Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
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It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
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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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The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him.
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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
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Prayer is a friendly conversation with the One we know loves us.
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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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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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