Teresa of Ávila

“It is love alone that gives value to all things.”

“He who cares nothing for the good things of the world has dominion over them all.”

“God deliver me from sour-faced saints.”

“We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.”

“God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher.”

“Never exaggerate, but express your feelings with moderation.”

“Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.”

“Reflect upon the providence and wisdom of God in all created things and praise Him in them all.”

“Never compare one person with another: comparisons are odious.”

“To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.”

“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.”

“Let nothing disturb thee; <br> Let nothing dismay thee: <br> All things pass; <br>God never changes. <br> Patience attains <br> All that it strives for.<br> He who has God <br> Finds he lacks nothing: <br>God alone suffices.”