Do you think it is only a little thing to possess a house from which lovely things can be seen?
Teresa of AvilaI fully realize that this gratitude of mine is not in the least a sign of perfection: it must be my nature - I could be suborned with a sardine.
Teresa of AvilaLearn to self-conquest, persevere thus for a time, and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you gain from it.
Teresa of AvilaAll the troubles of the Church, all the evils in the world, flow from this source: that men do not by clear and sound knowledge and serious consideration penetrate into the truths of Sacred Scripture.
Teresa of Avila