A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
THERESE OF LISIEUXA word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.
THERESE OF LISIEUXSuffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIf I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.
THERESE OF LISIEUXNobody is a good judge in his own cause!
THERESE OF LISIEUXWhat a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI am very far from practicing what I understand.
THERESE OF LISIEUXI felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
THERESE OF LISIEUXAbove the clouds the sky is always blue.
THERESE OF LISIEUXAs the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIt isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
THERESE OF LISIEUXDiscouragement itself is a form of pride.
THERESE OF LISIEUXWhen we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLove is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
THERESE OF LISIEUXThe value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
THERESE OF LISIEUXOur Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither intelligence nor talents. He cherishes simplicity.
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