Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God. God alone is sufficient.
Teresa of AvilaMental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.
Teresa of AvilaHumility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm. . . . The pain of genuine humility doesn't agitate or afflict the soul; rather, this humility expands it and enables it to serve God more.
Teresa of Avila