Quotes by : Teresa of Avila

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.

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

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

As to the aridity you are suffering from it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers....

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

More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones.

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

We know only that we are living in these bodies and have a vague idea because we have heard it and....

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.

God prefers your health and your obedience to your penance.