One always goes on as one begins.
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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Don’t imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
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We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.
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Souls who do not practice prayer are like people whose limbs are paralyzed.
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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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God is even kinder than you think.
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However softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us.
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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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God prefers your health, and your obedience, to your penance.
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The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too.
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Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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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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If you seek to carry no other crosses but those whose reason you understand, perfection is not for you.
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The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
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Teach by works more than words.
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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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