Quotes by Teresa of Avila

Explore a curated collection of 29 quotes by 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.

God prefers your health and your obedience to your penance. — 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 an — Teresa of Avila
From silly devotions and from sour-faced saints good Lord deliver us. — Teresa of Avila
More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones. — Teresa of Avila
Granting that we are always in the presence of God yet it seems to me that those who pray are in His presence in a very — Teresa of Avila
To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly. — Teresa of Avila
To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly. — 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
Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence. — Teresa of Avila