It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be our progress, and the more real our humility. Saint Teresa of Avila confessgreathumility Change image and share on social
I am more afraid of those who are terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself. Saint Teresa of Avila afraiddevilterrify Change image and share on social
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 fulfillgodlearn Change image and share on social
I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him. Saint Teresa of Avila fearhalfsatan Change image and share on social
Don't let your sins turn into bad habits. Saint Teresa of Avila badhabitsin Change image and share on social
What value is there in faith without works? And what are they worth if they are not united to the merits of Jesus Christ, our only good? Saint Teresa of Avila christfaithgood Change image and share on social
Do you think it is only a little thing to possess a house from which lovely things can be seen? Saint Teresa of Avila houselovelypossess Change image and share on social
Our souls may lose their peace and even disturb other people's, if we are always criticizing trivial actions - which often are not real defects at all, but we construe them wrongly through our ignorance of their motives. Saint Teresa of Avila actionconstruecriticize share on social
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers. Saint Teresa of Avila answerprayershed Change image and share on social
May God protect me from gloomy saints. Saint Teresa of Avila gloomygodprotect Change image and share on social
