People in the world pay little heed to reason where their own interests are involved.
Teresa of AvilaWhile the soul is in mortal sin, nothing can profit it; none of its good works merit an eternal reward, since they do not proceed from God as their first principle, and by Him alone is our virtue real virtue.
Teresa of AvilaLet nothing disturb thee, let nothing affright thee. All things are passing. Patience obtains all things. He who has God has everything - God alone suffices.
Teresa of Avila