Teresa of Ávila Quote

Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm.... The pain of genuine humility doesn't agitate or afflict the soul; rather, this humility expands it and enables it to serve God more.


The Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila Vol 2: (ed. ICS Publications, 1980) - ISBN: 9780960087662


Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm.... The pain of genuine humility...

Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm.... The pain of genuine humility...

Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm.... The pain of genuine humility...

Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm.... The pain of genuine humility...