My father was a man of great charity towards the poor, and compassion for the sick, and also for servants; so much so, that he never could be persuaded to keep slaves, for he pitied them so much: and a slave belonging to one of his brothers being once in his house, was treated by him with as much tenderness as his own children.
Teresa of AvilaWhat a miserable life is this! There is no happiness that is secure and nothing that does not change.
Teresa of AvilaThere is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.
Teresa of AvilaDon't imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
Teresa of Avila