Perfect love means putting up with other peoples shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them.
THERESE OF LISIEUXFor one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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As the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
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Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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The science of loving, yes, that’s the only kind of science I want I’d barter away everything I possess to win it.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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I realized that to become a saint one must suffer a great deal, always seek what is best, and forget oneself.
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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Nobody is a good judge in his own cause!
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A heart given to God loses none of its natural tenderness; on the contrary, the more pure and divine it becomes, the more such tenderness increases.
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My vocation, at last I have found it; my vocation is love.
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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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Never stop wanting for your magic.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
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I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.
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