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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.

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Saint Teresa of Avila is saying that understanding ourselves comes through recognizing our limits and giving up control over our own desires. By doing this, we allow God's purpose to guide our actions instead of our personal wishes.

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