There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
TERESA OF AVILASouls without prayer are like bodies, palsied and lame, having hands and feet they cannot use.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.
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From heaven even the most miserable life will look like one bad night at an inconvenient hotel.
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If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
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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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To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
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To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
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Remember that you have only one soul; that you have only one death to die; that you have only one life. . . . If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing.
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He who has God finds he is lacking nothing.
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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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To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
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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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Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole.
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Teach by works more than words.
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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If we learn to love the earth, we will find labyrinths, gardens, fountains and precious jewels! A whole new world will open itself to us. We will discover what it means to be truly alive.
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