Quotes by Teresa of Avila

It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.

The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.

Life is to life in such a way that we are not afraid to die.

To have courage for whatever comes in life-everything lies in that.

Let nothing disturb thee Let nothing affright thee All things are passing God changeth never.

Pain is never permanent.

To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.

Let nothing disturb you nothing frighten you all things are passing God never changes.

With all this wide and beautiful creation before me the restless soul longs to enjoy its liberty and rest beyond its bound.

However much we do to avoid them we shall never lack crosses in this life if we are in the ranks of the Crucified.

It is only mercenaries who expect to be paid by the day.

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 souls or who dwells within them or how precious they are those are things which we seldom consider and so we trouble little about carefully preserving the souls beauty.

The best thing must be to flee from all to the All.

As to the aridity you are suffering from it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a very great favor for God to show you.

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

Holy church-that mother who is also a queen because she is a kings bride.

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

To argue over who is the more noble is nothing more than to dispute whether dirt is better for making bricks or for making mortar.

Patient endurance attends to all things.

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