If I were to give advice, I would say to parents that they ought to be very careful whom they allow to mix with their children when young; for much mischief thence ensues, and our natural inclinations are unto evil rather than unto good. Saint Teresa of Avila advicecarefulchild share on social
Nothing can be compared to the great beauty and capabilities of a soul; however keen our intellects may be, they are as unable to comprehend them as to comprehend God, for, as He has told us, He created us in His own image and likeness. Saint Teresa of Avila beautycapabilitycompare share on social
The feeling remains that God is on the journey, too. Saint Teresa of Avila feltgodjourney Change image and share on social
I had many friends to help me to fall; but as to rising again, I was so much left to myself, that I wonder now I was not always on the ground. I praise God for His mercy; for it was He only Who stretched out His hand to me. May He be blessed for ever! Amen. Saint Teresa of Avila amenblessfall share on social
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself. Saint Teresa of Avila gentlestern Change image and share on social
To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience. Saint Teresa of Avila acquireastrayexperience Change image and share on social
Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds. Saint Teresa of Avila bodycarecomfort Change image and share on social
How friendly all men would be one with another, if no regard were paid to honour and money! I believe it would be a remedy for everything. Saint Teresa of Avila friendlyhonourman Change image and share on social
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 nothing here to fear but only something to desire. Saint Teresa of Avila begbegindesire Change image and share on social
