Teresa of Ávila Quotes

1515–1582 Spain

Saint Teresa of Avila (Teresa de Jesús) (28 March 1515 – 4 October 1582), born Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, was a Spanish mystic philosopher and Catholic saint.

Spain
Philosophers
Poets

Also known as: Teresa of Avila

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Most of these trials and times of unrest come from the fact that we do not understand ourselves.

Interior Castle (1577)

To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.

The Little Lamp (1981)

Always think of yourself as everyone's servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all.

Maxims for Her Nuns (1963)

It seems as if Thou didst subject those who love Thee to a severe trial: but it is in order that they may learn, in the depths of that trial, the depths of Thy love.

The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus (1565)

Reflect upon the providence and wisdom of God in all created things and praise Him in them all.

Maxims for Her Nuns (1963)

Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.

Maxims for Her Nuns (1963)

He who cares nothing for the good things of the world has dominion over them all.

In the beginning the body causes difficulties because it claims its rights without realizing that it is cutting off its own head by not surrendering.

Never compare one person with another: comparisons are odious.

Maxims for Her Nuns (1963)

Never exaggerate, but express your feelings with moderation.

Maxims for Her Nuns (1963)

Never affirm anything unless you are sure it is true.

Maxims for Her Nuns (1963)

It is love alone that gives value to all things.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

Maxims for Her Nuns (1963)

Just as we cannot stop the movement of the heavens, revolving as they do with such speed, so we cannot restrain our thought.

Interior Castle (1577)

All things fail; but Thou, Lord of all, never failest!

The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus (1565)

It is love alone that gives worth to all things.

Satan would fly away before such realities, as from the plague. He is the friend of lies, and a lie himself. He will have nothing to do with those who walk in the truth.

The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus (1565)

The words are very distinctly formed; but by the bodily ear they are not heard. They are, however, much more clearly understood than they would be if they were heard by the ear.

The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus (1565)

We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.

Interior Castle (1577)

It is no small pity, and should cause us no little shame, that, through our own fault, we do not understand ourselves, or know who we are.

Interior Castle (1577)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Teresa of Ávila (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.