We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
TERESA OF AVILAWhen we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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It is a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship.
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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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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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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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Blessed be He, Who came into the world for no other purpose than to suffer.
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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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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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Be kind to all and severe to thyself.
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Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.
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Christ moves along the pots and pans.
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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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When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
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We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.
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