One always goes on as one begins.
TERESA OF AVILAChrist 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.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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.
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For pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
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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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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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When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
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If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
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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.
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He who has God finds he is lacking nothing.
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The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love.
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After you die, you wear what you are.
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Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
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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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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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Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.
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Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.
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