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“Untilled ground, however rich, will bring forth thistles and thorns; so also the mind of man.”

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Teresa of Avila, born on March 28, 1515, and died on October 4, 1582, was a Spanish mystic, nun, and theologian. She is a saint of the Catholic Church, renowned for her profound insights into mysticism and spiritual life. more

“The words are very distinctly formed; but by the bodily ear they are not heard. They are, however, much more clearly understood than they would be if they were heard by the ear. It is impossible not to understand them, whatever resistance we may offer... There is no escape, for in spite of ourselves we must listen...”

Ifs May Would Be Impossible Heard Listening Offers Understood Ears Resistance Spite

Author:Teresa of Avila

“Money differs from an automobile or mistress in being equally important to those who have it and those who do not.”

Important Money Mistress Automobile

Author:John Kenneth Galbraith

“Thank God for the things that I do not own.”

Thank God

Author:Teresa of Avila

“Union is as if in a room there were two large windows through which the light streamed in; it enters in different places but it all becomes one.”

Ifs Two Different Light Rooms Window Unions Different Place

Book:The Interior Castle

Source: The Interior Castle

“Love turns work into rest.”

Turns

Book:The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila: Volume 1

Source: The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila: Volume 1

“The greater opportunity enabled me to make important discoveries and inventions.”

Important Opportunity Greater Discovery Invention Discovery And Invention

Author:Philip Emeagwali

“Touring is just the most incredible experience, and whilst I try to share it, there are moments where you feel the only way you can really know is to be there in the moment feelings what you are feeling.”

Knows Way Feels Trying Moments Feelings Share Incredibles Touring

Author:Natalie Gulbis

“It's abundantly clear that we already have extraterrestrials living among us, and people are stepping forward who can communicate with them.”

People Clear Communicate

Author:Sylvia Browne

“Animals of every kind live on the Other Side, .. you are not crazy if you feel the spirit of your cat rubbing against your legs, hear the sound of your dog's toenails clicking on the wood floor, or hear the familiar song your bird used to sing. Our pets do come back to visit us.”

Ifs Feels Kind Used Spirit Song Sound Sides Animal Crazy Dog Bird Cat Legs Woods Familiar Pet Toenails

Author:Sylvia Browne

“Let me assure you that all of our pets, and animals of every kind will be with us for eternity on the Other Side.”

Kind Sides Animal Let Me Eternity Pet

Author:Sylvia Browne

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