It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not always be the same.
TERESA OF AVILAEvery part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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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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Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change.
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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.
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True perfection consists in the love of God and our neighbour, and the better we keep both these commandments, the more perfect we shall be.
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True love grows by sacrifice and the more thoroughly the soul rejects natural satisfaction the stronger and more detached its tenderness becomes.
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How poor is the wisdom of men, and how uncertain their forecast!
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal.
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All things pass; Patience attains all it strives for.
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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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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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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 closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
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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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It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
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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 constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.
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In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
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Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains All that it strives for.
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It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.
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What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
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If this is the way You treat Your friends, no wonder You have so few!
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