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
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More quotes by Saint Teresa of Avila
- To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.
- To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.
- I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.
- For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.
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