For the devil does not allow a single bad habit to disappear and the very weakness of our mortal nature destroys the virtues in us. - Teresa of Ávila

pay no attention to the scarecrows the devils set up in order to cause fear. We should know that each time we pay no attention to them they are weakened, and the soul gains much more mastery.

Vilka omdömen som än må fällas om detta, vad som är av vikt är att Gud blir en smula mer prisad och förstådd, sen må hela världen skrika hur den vill.

God is not only the most high, he is also the all-near as well. Teresa's discovery of the presence of God within every soul came in the light of a contemplative grace.