Famous quote by Saint Teresa of Avila

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God has been very good to me, for I never dwell upon anything wrong which a person has done, so as to remember it afterw
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"God has been very good to me, for I never dwell upon anything wrong which a person has done, so as to remember it afterwards. If I do remember it, I always see some other virtue in that person"

- Saint Teresa of Avila

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Saint Teresa of Avila's quote speaks with the power of forgiveness and understanding. She acknowledges that God has been great to her, and attributes this to her ability to not stay on the wrongs of others. Rather, she chooses to concentrate on the good qualities of the person, and to remember those rather. This is a powerful reminder that we need to strive to be more forgiving and understanding of others, and to concentrate on the good in them. By doing this, we can develop a more favorable and harmonious environment. Saint Teresa of Avila's quote is a suggestion that we ought to aim to be more forgiving and understanding of others, and to concentrate on the excellent in them. This is an effective pointer that we need to strive to be more thoughtful and understanding of others, and to concentrate on the excellent in them. By doing this, we can create a more positive and unified environment.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Saint Teresa of Avila between March 28, 1515 and October 4, 1582. He/she was a famous Saint from Spain. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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