204 Quotes by Teresa of Ávila

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.

If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.

Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.

Learn to self-conquest, persevere thus for a time, and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it.

All things must come to its roots from where it is planted.

God is even kinder than you think.

Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.

Tear your heart away from everything else; then seek God and you will surely find him.

It is a great folly to be willing to violate the friendship of God, rather than the law of human friendship.