'I think I could not be led away by vainglory, even if I
seriously tried, and I do not see how I could imagine any one of my
virtues to be mine, for it is not long since I was for many years
without any at all; and now so far as I am concerned, I do nothing but
receive graces, without rendering any service in return, being the most
worthless creature in the world. And so it is that I consider at times
how all, except myself, make progress; I am good for nothing in myself.
This is not humility only, but the simple truth; and the knowledge of my
being so worthless makes me sometimes think with fear that I must be
under some delusion. Thus I see clearly that all my gain has come
through the revelations and the raptures, in which I am nothing myself,
and do no more to effect them than the canvas does for the picture
painted on it. This makes me feel secure and be at rest; and I place
myself in the hands of God, and trust my desires; for I know for certain
that my desires are to die for Him, and to lose all ease, and that
whatever may happen.'
St. Teresa of Jesus
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St. Teresa of Jesus
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