"Make those who will profess vows here learn through a long trial period not to think their life will amount to words alone, without deeds also."
(St. Teresa of Avila, The Way of Perfection 32:5, footnote 1, Kavanaugh translation)
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@carmelitequotes
“Deeds are fruit, words are but leaves.”
@f1337
That's a new quote for me... whose is it?
@carmelitequotes
I picked it up from a Stephen Marley song. I’ve been unable to find its source or origin, to-date.
@f1337
It's fantastic! Thanks for sharing!