Quote by Saint Teresa of Avila

We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us.

We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - nam

Summary

This quote suggests that self-discovery and self-improvement are essential for personal growth. It emphasizes the significance of understanding oneself and acknowledges the need to relinquish control over one's own desires and ambitions. Instead, the quote urges us to align ourselves with a higher purpose, surrendering our own will and striving to fulfill the will of a higher power (such as God) within us. By embracing this mindset, the quote implies that we can find meaning and fulfillment by harmonizing our actions with a greater destiny.

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God

By Saint Teresa of Avila

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