Quotes and Quotations

Memorable Quotes and quotations from Saint Teresa of Avila

Saint Teresa of Avila Spanish ascetic, nun, & saint (1515 - 1582)


Saint Teresa of Avila -
- Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.

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

Saint Teresa of Avila -
- For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.

Saint Teresa of Avila -
- I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.

Saint Teresa of Avila -
- To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.

Saint Teresa of Avila -
- Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

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