Teresa of Avila Quotes
Teresa of Avila was a Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and reformer of religious life. Together with John of the Cross, she founded the Discalced Carmelite reform, which spread rapidly across Spain despite intense official resistance. The quotes below are attributed to Teresa of Avila, organized by topic.
Teresa of Avila on God
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Attributed to Teresa of Avila:
“Christ has no body now but yours; no hands, no feet on earth, but yours.”
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Attributed to Teresa of Avila:
“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing; God never changes.”
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Attributed to Teresa of Avila:
“More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones.”
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Attributed to Teresa of Avila:
“Mental prayer is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends.”
Teresa of Avila on Love
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Attributed to Teresa of Avila:
“It is love alone that gives worth to all things.”
Teresa of Avila on Virtue
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Attributed to Teresa of Avila:
“Patience obtains all things.”