There is no affliction, trial, or labor difficult to endure, when we consider the torments and sufferings which Our Lord Jesus Christ endured for us.
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Don't let your sins turn into bad habits.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Avoid allowing your mistakes to become a regular part of your behavior.
This quote by Teresa of Avila emphasizes the importance of recognizing and correcting our wrongdoings before they develop into ingrained habits. It suggests that unchecked flaws can lead us down a path of negative actions, making it essential to address them early on.
Themes
SinsHabitsWisdomBehaviorChange
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, one might use this quote to encourage individuals to reflect on their actions.
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I say the same of humility and of all the virtues; the wiles of the devil are terrible, he will run a thousand times round hell if by so doing he can make us believe that we have a single virtue which we have not. And he is right, for such ideas are very harmful, and such imaginary virtues, when they come from this source, are never unaccompanied by vainglory; just as those which God gives are free both from this and from pride.
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