Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
Teresa of AvilaSeldom or never is a poor man honored by the world; however worthy of honor he may be, he is apt rather to be despised by it.
Teresa of AvilaIt constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.
Teresa of AvilaThose who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
Teresa of AvilaThose who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I know not how any man can think of the Queen of the angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Infant Jesus, without giving thanks to St. Joseph for the services he rendered them then.
Teresa of Avila