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.
TERESA OF AVILALet 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.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
-
-
I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.
TERESA OF AVILA -
This body of ours has one fault: the more you indulge it, the more things it discovers to be essential to it. It is extraordinary how it likes being indulged.
TERESA OF AVILA -
When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
TERESA OF AVILA -
Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value.
TERESA OF AVILA -
Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
TERESA OF AVILA -
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.
TERESA OF AVILA -
It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.
TERESA OF AVILA -
How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
TERESA OF AVILA -
All times are dangerous times.
TERESA OF AVILA -
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.
TERESA OF AVILA -
From moment to moment one can bear much.
TERESA OF AVILA -
Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains All that it strives for.
TERESA OF AVILA -
The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
TERESA OF AVILA -
Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
TERESA OF AVILA -
From heaven even the most miserable life will look like one bad night at an inconvenient hotel.
TERESA OF AVILA