What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
TERESA OF AVILADo you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
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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 a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship.
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It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
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The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.
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Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.
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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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From moment to moment one can bear much.
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Love draws forth love.
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Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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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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