St. Teresa of Ávila
Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada
1515-1582 • Spanish
Christian Mysticism
Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic, reformer and writer. Her Interior Castle describes seven mansions of the soul's journey to God.
Key Works
- Interior Castle
- The Way of Perfection
- Life of Teresa
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Quotes by St. Teresa of Ávila
105 quotes“It is small in its means, and great in its results.”
contemplationWay of Perfection
“Nothing is to be feared except sin.”
discernmentLetters
“For sin alone is what divides us from God.”
discernmentLetters
“He who would walk in this path must build on the rock of true humility.”
humilityWay of Perfection
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