There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.
TERESA OF AVILAI am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love.
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If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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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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Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.
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Let nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things. He who has God has everything – God alone suffices.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all.
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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.
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It is the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways.
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Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
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