I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.
More Quotes from Saint Teresa of Avila:
To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.Saint Teresa of Avila
O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to praise the Lord. It utters a thousand pious follies, in a continuous endeavor to please Him who thus possesses it.
Saint Teresa of Avila
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
Saint Teresa of Avila
The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
Saint Teresa of Avila
We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us.
Saint Teresa of Avila
God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher.
Saint Teresa of Avila
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