Teresa of Avila

"Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are changing; God alone is changeless."

"Christ has no body now on earth but yours."

"Prayer is not about asking God for what we want, but about changing our heart so that we want what God wants."

"The important thing is not to think much, but to love much."

"Yours is a lonely life, and it will always be so."

"Do not suppose that a constant succession of pleasures constitutes happiness."

"Our Lord does not care so much for the importance of our works as for the love with which they are done."

"Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe."

"The greatest prayer is patience."

"We cannot know the plans God has for our lives."

"If you desire the peace of God, prepare for much warfare."

"The one who loves the least is the one who loves only for the sake of enjoyment."

"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."

"Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love."

"God regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."

"The virtues are not to be found in a corner, but in heaven."

"I have experienced a profound happiness in my life despite terrible sorrows."

"The life which is unexamined is not worth living."

"We must understand that the spiritual life is a life of great courage and much strength."

"Know that a small person can make a big difference."

"The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose."

"You are too small a thing to receive such great blessings."

"May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be."

"Nothing can disturb your peace unless you allow it."

"It is not possible to establish truth if the heart is not at peace."

"The soul that does not venture out and test itself knows nothing of truth."

"Do not fail to practice these virtues: obedience, poverty, and chastity."

"Determined to love what is true, whatever the consequences."

"One does not require such a grand house to lodge a guest."

"God cannot be bribed or impressed by our accomplishments."