Quotes by : Teresa of Avila

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

From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints good Lord deliver us.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Pain is never permanent.