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“May nothing wind you up, nothing affright you; everything comes and goes. God, still, just there; through patience all will be achieved. If you have God, you lack nothing: God alone will do.” quote by Teresa of Avila
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“May nothing wind you up, nothing affright you; everything comes and goes. God, still, just there; through patience all will be achieved. If you have God, you lack nothing: God alone will do.”

Teresa of Avila

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Trust in divine providence; accept life's transience and find peace through patience and faith.

In simple terms: Accept change, trust God, be patient.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate patience and reliance on the divine.

Themes

faith patience impermanence trust

Mood

calm hopeful reflective

Type

spiritual philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • career setbacks
  • health challenges
  • daily stress
  • relationship issues

Key Concepts

spirituality divine providence acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice patience when outcomes are uncertain?
  • What does trusting a higher power mean to you?
A Different Perspective

If one lacks faith, patience may feel futile.

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