How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.
Teresa of AvilaThere is more security in self-denial, mortification, and other like virtues, than in an abundance of tears.
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 Avila