When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
THERESE OF LISIEUXMiss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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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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Jesus needs neither books nor Doctors of Divinity in order to instruct souls; He, the Doctor of Doctors, He teaches without noise of words.
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The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
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Love needs to be proved by action.
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It is love alone that counts.
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I am very far from practicing what I understand.
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Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.
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Love is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
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Whose hands are God’s hands, but our hands?
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Life is only a dream: soon, we shall awaken. And what joy! The greater our sufferings, the more limitless our glory. Oh! do not let us waste the trial Jesus sends.
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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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He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom He wills.
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I say nothing to him I love him.
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Silence does good to the soul.
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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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