Teresa of Avila

Mystic, Nun Spanish 1515 – 1582

Spanish mystic; reformed Carmelite order; wrote on prayer.

374 quotes

"A healthy spirit dwells in a disciplined body and mind."
Health
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to step beyond the familiar."
Adventure
"Imagination is the doorway to transformation."
Imagination
"History repeats itself to teach us what we refuse to learn."
History
"Philosophy is the art of asking better questions."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of the ages for future generations."
Literature
"Inspiration comes not from waiting, but from action."
Inspiration
"Justice delayed is not merely justice denied, but an injustice compounded."
Justice
"Fear is the mind's attempt to protect what it believes to be fragile."
Fear
"Music is the language of angels and the prayer of the soul."
Music
"Science reveals how; faith reveals why."
Science
"The technology we create shapes the souls we become."
Technology
"War begins in the heart before it appears on the battlefield."
War
"Politics without virtue becomes tyranny."
Politics
"Education is the greatest gift we can offer to future generations."
Education
"The truth is often uncomfortable because it demands change."
Truth
"Creativity is the gift of seeing what others overlook."
Creativity
"In solitude, we discover who we truly are."
Solitude
"The strength of a person is measured by their capacity to forgive."
Strength
"Kindness is the most eloquent language ever spoken."
Kindness
"Patience is not passive; it is the active choice to trust the process."
Patience
"Dreams are the soul's way of speaking to the waking mind."
Dreams
"Humor is a grace that acknowledges our shared humanity."
Humor
"Beauty is truth made visible."
Beauty
"To understand death is to understand life more fully."
Death
"The greatest perseverance comes from knowing why you continue."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens doors that fear and complaint keep sealed."
Gratitude
"Creativity flourishes when constraints dissolve."
Creativity
"Justice is love protecting what it loves."
Justice
"Patience with others begins with patience with ourselves."
Patience