Quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila

Explore a curated collection of 23 quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will — Saint Teresa of Avila
Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends it means taking time frequently to — Saint Teresa of Avila
Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul. — Saint Teresa of Avila
The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit. — Saint Teresa of Avila
It is no small misfortune and disgrace that, through our own fault, we neither understand our nature nor our origin. — Saint Teresa of Avila
We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us. — Saint Teresa of Avila
Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends it means taking time frequently to — Saint Teresa of Avila
I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible. — Saint Teresa of Avila
Those who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I know not how — Saint Teresa of Avila
The custom of speaking to God Almighty as freely as with a slave - caring nothing whether the words are suitable or not, — Saint Teresa of Avila
For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God. — Saint Teresa of Avila
May God protect me from gloomy saints. — Saint Teresa of Avila
God has been very good to me, for I never dwell upon anything wrong which a person has done, so as to remember it afterw — Saint Teresa of Avila
When I took the habit, the Lord immediately showed me how He favours those who do violence to themselves in order to ser — Saint Teresa of Avila
To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience. — Saint Teresa of Avila
I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him. — Saint Teresa of Avila
Whoever has not begun the practice of prayer, I beg for the love of the Lord not to go without so great a good. There is — Saint Teresa of Avila
To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that. — Saint Teresa of Avila
What value is there in faith without works? And what are they worth if they are not united to the merits of Jesus Christ — Saint Teresa of Avila
Nothing can be compared to the great beauty and capabilities of a soul; however keen our intellects may be, they are as — Saint Teresa of Avila