All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted.
Let nothing disturb thee; God alone suffices.
To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.
It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
He who cares nothing for the good things of the world has dominion over them all.
— Teresa of Ávila
Philosophy
We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.
— Teresa of Ávila
Religion
God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher.
— Teresa of Ávila
Religion
We cannot know whether we love God, although there may be strong reason for thinking so; but there can be no doubt about whether we love our neighbor or not. Be sure that, in proportion as you advance in fraternal charity, you are increasing your love of God, for His Majesty bears so tender an affection for us that I cannot doubt He will repay our love for others by augmenting, and in a thousand different ways, that which we bear for Him.
— Teresa of Ávila
Religion
Never exaggerate, but express your feelings with moderation.