How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
TERESA OF AVILAAll the troubles of the Church, all the evils in the world, flow from this source: that men do not by clear and sound knowledge and serious consideration penetrate into the truths of Sacred Scripture.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
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Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
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It is the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways.
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
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We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.
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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
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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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Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
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