Famous Quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila

Below are famous quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila - Spanish ascetic, nun, & saint (1515 - 1582).

Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.

Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.

I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.

To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.

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