We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.

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"It is love alone that gives worth to all things."

- St. Teresa of Avila

Love

"Pain is never permanent."

- St. Teresa of Avila

Hope

"To have courage for whatever comes in life, everything lies in that."

- St. Teresa of Avila

Courage

"Let nothing frighten you. Who has God, lacks nothing. God alone is enough."

- St. Teresa of Avila

Courage

"Be gentle to all and stern with yourself."

- St. Teresa of Avila

Inspiration

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"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."

- Unknown

Perseverance

"He that can have patience can have what he will."

- Benjamin Franklin

Perseverance

"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."

- Babe Ruth

Perseverance

"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."

- James Dyson

Perseverance

"Never give up because great things take time."

- Adrian Williams

Perseverance