Quote by Teresa of Ávila Download Open image ““we are weakness itself, and unless He guards the city, in vain shall we labor to defend it.”” — Teresa of Ávila ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.4 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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