Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.
TERESA OF AVILAMay God protect me from gloomy saints.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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Truth suffers, but never dies.
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The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.
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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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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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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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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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To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
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No one should think or say anything of another which he would not wish thought or said of himself.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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