Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom.
Teresa of AvilaLord, how you afflict your lovers! But everything is small in comparison to what you give them afterwards.
Teresa of AvilaDon't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
Teresa of Avila