It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.
TERESA OF AVILANever affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
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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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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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Love turns work into rest.
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But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.
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Out of suffering comes the serious mind; out of salvation, the grateful heart; out of endurance, fortitude; out of deliverance faith. Patient endurance attends to all things.
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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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For pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
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Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.
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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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The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love.
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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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Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
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