I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.
TERESA OF AVILANever affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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.
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How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.
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Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
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It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.
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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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One always goes on as one begins.
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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It is impossible for human tongue to exaggerate the riches which a vision from God brings to the soul: it even bestows health and refreshment on the body.
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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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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
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You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him.
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No one should think or say anything of another which he would not wish thought or said of himself.
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God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.
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