“ Learn to self-conquest persevere thus for a time and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it. Teresa of Avila.
“ The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him. Teresa of Avila.
“ Let nothing disturb thee Let nothing affright thee All things are passing God changeth never. Teresa of Avila.
“ Authentic prayer changes us, unmasks us, strips us, indicates where growth is needed. Teresa of Avila.
“ However much we do to avoid them we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified. Teresa of Avila.
“ Let him never cease from prayer who has once begun it be his life ever so wicked for prayer is the way to amend it and without prayer such amendment will be much more difficult. Teresa of Avila.
“ Don't be curious of matters that don't concern you never speak of them and don't ask about them. Teresa of Avila.
“ We know only that we are living in these bodies and have a vague idea because we have heard it and because our faith tells us so that we possess souls. As to what good qualities there may be in our… Teresa of Avila.
“ With all this wide and beautiful creation before me the restless soul longs to enjoy its liberty and rest beyond its bound. Teresa of Avila.
“ Let nothing disturb you nothing frighten you all things are passing God never changes. Teresa of Avila.
