If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
TERESA OF AVILAThere is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
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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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It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
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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 is love alone that gives worth to all things.
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Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.
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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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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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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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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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Settle yourself in solitude, and you will come upon God in yourself.
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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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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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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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