Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.
TERESA OF AVILAIt is love alone that gives worth to all things.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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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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Love draws forth love.
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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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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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All times are dangerous times.
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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Union is as if in a room there were two large windows through which the light streamed in; it enters in different places but it all becomes one.
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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.
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Life is a night spent in an uncomfortable inn.
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For pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
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Christ does not force our will, He only takes what we give Him. But He does not give Himself entirely until He sees that we yield ourselves entirely to Him.
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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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Don’t be curious of matters that don’t concern you; never speak of them, and don’t ask about them.
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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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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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