204 Quotes by Teresa of Ávila

Ah, how true it is that we love ourselves too much and proceed with too much human prudence, that we may not lose an atom of our consideration! Oh, what a great mistake that is! The Saints did not act thus.

Let nothing perturb you, nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything.

How is it, Lord, that we are cowards in everything save in opposing thee?

It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.

We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.

I made you, dear, and all I make is perfect. Please come close, for I desire you.

How friendly we should all be with one another if nobody were interested in money and honor.

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.

God has no hands or feet or voice except ours and through these He works.