Quote of the day: 26 February

I am leaving, God willing, on Ash Wednesday. I will be in Medina for eight days—for I cannot delay—nor do I even know if it will be that long; then another eight days in Avila. I’ll be greatly consoled to see you there even if for only one day …

Saint Teresa of Avila
Letter 327 to Doña Juana de Ahumada, Alba (excerpt)
Written from Malagón, the second half of January 1580