Top 59 Quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila

About Saint Teresa of Avila

These are some quotes by Spanish author Saint Teresa of Avila Saint, who lived between March 28, 1515 and October 4, 1582.

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.

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

I am more afraid of those who are terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself.

I am more afraid of those who are terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself.

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.

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 be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.

Saint Teresa of Avila

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

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

Saint Teresa of Avila

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

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

Saint Teresa of Avila

Don't let your sins turn into bad habits.

Don't let your sins turn into bad habits.

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, our only good?

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

Do you think it is only a little thing to possess a house from which lovely things can be seen?

Do you think it is only a little thing to possess a house from which lovely things can be seen?

Saint Teresa of Avila

May God protect me from gloomy saints.

May God protect me from gloomy saints.

Saint Teresa of Avila

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