Teresa of Avila

"Never when in authority rebuke any one in anger, but only when anger has passed away; and so shall the rebuke bring forth good fruit."

- Teresa of Avila

"Prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God."

- Teresa of Avila

"I would advise those who practice prayer, especially at first, to cultivate the friendship and company of others who are working in the same way. This is a most important things, because we can help one another by our prayers, and all the more so because it may bring us even greater benefits."

- Teresa of Avila