It is my weakness that gives me all my strength.
THERESE OF LISIEUXIf every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.
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In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.
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Above the clouds the sky is always blue.
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Perfection consists in doing His will, in being that which He wants us to be.
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The world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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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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If 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.
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My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.
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Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else.
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Nothing’s done well when it’s done out of self-interest.
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God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.
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I want to give myself totally to Him…I want to live no longer but for Him.
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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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Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
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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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