We may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near.
TERESA OF AVILAIf you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
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Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction.
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Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed.
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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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Pain is never permanent.
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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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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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Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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Those who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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Love draws forth love.
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