Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
TERESA OF AVILAAnyone who truly loves God travels securely.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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The closer one approaches to God, the simpler one becomes.
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From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints, good Lord, deliver us.
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Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
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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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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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Don’t let your sins turn into bad habits.
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Humility must always be doing its work like a bee making honey in the hive: without humility all will be lost.
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It is impossible for human tongue to exaggerate the riches which a vision from God brings to the soul: it even bestows health and refreshment on the body.
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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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Do not think you have gained a virtue unless you have first been tried by its opposite.
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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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How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.
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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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