Famous quote by Saint Teresa of Avila

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It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin.
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"It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin. And believe me, although we may more often fail and commit small lapses, our gain will be incomparably the greater"

- Saint Teresa of Avila

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This quote by Saint Teresa of Avila speaks with the power of love and its capability to get rid of even the most difficult of circumstances. She encourages her daughters to look for love, not in the corners of life, but in the midst of events of sin. She acknowledges that we may stop working and commit little lapses, however she believes that the gain from seeking out love will be incomparably greater. This quote speaks with the power of love to overcome even the most challenging of situations. It motivates us to look for love, even in the midst of sin, and to rely on that the gain from doing so will be higher than any losses we might incur. Saint Teresa of Avila's words advise us that love is a powerful force that can bring us closer to God and to each other, which it deserves looking for even in the most challenging of times.

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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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