Quote by: Teresa of Ávila

I used unexpectedly to experience a consciousness of the presence of God, or such a kind that I could not possibly doubt that He was within me or that I was wholly engulfed in Him. This was in no sense a vision: I believe it is called mystical theology. The soul is suspended in such a way that it seems to be completely outside itself. The will loves; the memory, I think, is almost lost; while the understanding, I believe, thought it is not lost, does not reason—I mean that it does not work, but is amazed at the extent of all it can understand; for God wills it to realize that it understands nothing of what His Majesty represents to it.


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Author Bio


  • NameTeresa of Ávila
  • DescriptionRoman Catholic saint
  • AliasesSaint Teresa of Jesus; Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada
  • BornMarch 28, 1515
  • DiedOctober 4, 1582
  • CountrySpain
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Writer; Cleric