God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
THERESE OF LISIEUXAs the sun shines both on the cedar and the smallest flower, so the Divine sun illumines each soul.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that person.
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Look at Him while He is looking at you.
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For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.
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You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all.
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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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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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I prefer to be accused unjustly, for then I have nothing to reproach myself with, and joyfully offer this to the good Lord. Then I humble myself at the thought that I am indeed capable of doing the thing of which I have been accused.
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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.
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The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us – that is all He asks.
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I felt it better to speak to God than about Him.
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Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled… yes… the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.
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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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