Teresa of Avila

"Every act of kindness echoes in eternity."

"The soul's greatest adventure is its journey to God."

"In love, all distinctions dissolve."

"God writes straight with crooked lines."

"Patience is the virtue of the strong."

"The divine dwells in the human heart."

"The spiritual path is not a luxury, but a necessity for those who wish to understand themselves."

"Progress in the spiritual life does not consist in sweetness and tears, but in love for God and neighbor."

"Even among the imperfect, there must be those who lead others toward perfection."

"The greatest prayer is patience."

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

"Do not fear the future; do not pity the past. If you are at peace now, you are living in eternity."

"Words are not enough when hearts truly understand each other."

"Remember that nothing is trivial in God's sight. All moments are equally important to the divine."

"The soul without imagination is like a bird without wings."

"Let us be glad that life offers us the chance to serve others."

"Detachment is not about renouncing what you possess, but about possessing nothing that possesses you."

"The beauty of the soul shines out when a person bears tribulations with courage."

"In times of trouble, choose silence and contemplation over hasty words."

"True knowledge begins when we understand our own ignorance."

"The path to virtue is paved with small acts of daily kindness."

"One cannot be too careful with the company one keeps."

"God speaks to those who listen with their entire being."

"The measure of love is not found in grand gestures, but in consistent presence."

"To understand ourselves is to begin understanding the divine."

"Setbacks are merely setups for comebacks."

"The greatest courage is found in admitting our weaknesses."

"Life is a journey of becoming who we are meant to be."

"Do not waste time comparing your journey to another's."

"The soul grows through adversity and refinement."