I thought of the soul as resembling a castle, formed of a single diamond or a very transparent crystal, and containing many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions.
TERESA OF AVILAGod deliver me from people who are so spiritual that they want to turn everything into perfect contemplation, come what may.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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For pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
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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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God is even kinder than you think.
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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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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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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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The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love.
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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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Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.
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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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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him.
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