As God's beloved, I live in the bliss knowing that my soul is never separated from Him, for I learn to know Her in all that I see. God dissolved my mind-my separation. I cannot describe now my intimacy with Him.
Teresa of AvilaI am quite sure I am more afraid of people who are themselves terrified of the devil than I am of the devil himself.
Teresa of AvilaHow is it that there are not many who are led by sermons to forsake open sin? Do you know what I think? That is because preachers have too much worldly wisdom.
Teresa of Avila