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About Teresa of Avila

Teresa of Avila was a 16th-century Roman catholic saint. Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Carmelite nun and prominent Spanish mystic and religious reformer. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Knowledge — The pursuit of learning, understanding, and intellectual growth

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“It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler.”
— Teresa of Avila
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“The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.”
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“Life is to life in such a way that we are not afraid to die.”
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“To have courage for whatever comes in life-everything lies in that.”
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“Let nothing disturb thee Let nothing affright thee All things are passing God changeth never.”
— Teresa of Avila
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“Pain is never permanent.”
— Teresa of Avila
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