St. Teresa of Avila Quotes (8 Quotes)

It is true that we cannot be free from sin, but at least let our sins not be always the same . . .

How is it that there are not many who are led by sermons to forsake open sin Do you know what I think That is because preachers have too much worldly wisdom.

. . . about the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church Don't go by one text only.

How is it, Lord, that we are cowards in everything save in opposing Thee.

Untilled soil, however fertile it may be, will bear thistles and thorns and so it is with man's mind.

Remember that you have only one soul that you have only one death to die that you have only one life. . . . If you do this, there will be many things about which you care nothing.

I only wish I could write with both hands, so as not to forget one thing while I am saying another.

If we plant a flower or a shrub and water it daily it will grow so tall that in time we shall need a spade and a hoe to uproot it. It is just so, I think, when we commit a fault, however small, each day, and do not cure ourselves of it.