People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
TERESA OF AVILAThose who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.
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If we learn to love the earth, we will find labyrinths, gardens, fountains and precious jewels! A whole new world will open itself to us. We will discover what it means to be truly alive.
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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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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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Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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It is the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways.
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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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Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.
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We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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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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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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