How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
TERESA OF AVILABe kind to all and severe to thyself.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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If we practice love of neighbor with great perfection, we will have done everything.
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God deliver me from people who are so spiritual that they want to turn everything into perfect contemplation, come what may.
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Teach by works more than words.
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Don’t imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
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It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.
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All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.
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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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It is the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways.
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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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Love draws forth love.
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One always goes on as one begins.
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Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.
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Trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
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We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.
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