Let us live in such a way as not to be afraid to die.
TERESA OF AVILAIn a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water, from which flow only streams of clearest crystal. Its works are pleasing both to God and man, rising from the River of Life, beside which it is rooted like a tree.
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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It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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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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The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him.
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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If we practice love of neighbor with great perfection, we will have done everything.
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However softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us.
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To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.
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God deliver me from people who are so spiritual that they want to turn everything into perfect contemplation, come what may.
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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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Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.
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Happy the heart where love has come to birth.
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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
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Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, Who does not change.
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