Saint Teresa of Avila Quotes

My father was a man of great charity towards the poor, and compassion for the sick, and also for servants; so much so, that he never could be persuaded to keep slaves, for he pitied them so much: and a slave belonging to one of his brothers being once in his house, was treated by him with as much tenderness as his own children.

Saint Teresa of Avila

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: saint
  • Nationality: spanish
  • Birth: March 28, 1515 - October 4, 1582

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