Teresa of Avila Quotes on God
Teresa of Avila was a Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and reformer of religious life. This page collects quotes attributed to Teresa of Avila on the topic of god, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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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.”