Quote by: Teresa of Ávila

Give me, if you will, prayers; Or let me know dryness, An abudance of devotion, Or if not, then barrenness. In you alone, Sovereign Majesty, I find my peace, What do you want of me? Yours I am, fo ryou I was born: What do you want of me?


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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