Quotes by Teresa of Avila, St.

We know only that we are living in these bodies and have a vague idea, >>

Be gentle to all, and stern with yourself. >>

It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found -- not hidden away >>

Quotations about Experience

A strong and secure man digests his experiences (deeds and misdeeds al >>

Experience is in the fingers and head. The heart is inexperienced. >>

Not the fruit of experience but experience itself, is the end. >>

To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience.

Teresa of Avila, St.