In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.
Teresa of AvilaThose who in fact risk all for God will find that they have both lost all and gained all.
Teresa of AvilaLearn to self-conquest, persevere thus for a time, and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it. As soon you apply yourself to orison, you will at once feel your senses gather themselves together: they seem like bees which return to the hive and there shut themselves up to work at the making of honey. At the first call of the will, they come back more and more quickly. At last, after countless exercises, of this kind, God disposes them to a state of utter rest and of perfect contemplation.
Teresa of AvilaHow friendly all men would be one with another, if no regard were paid to honour and money! I believe it would be a remedy for everything.
Teresa of Avila