I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.
THERESE OF LISIEUXLove is a universe of its own, comprising all time and space.
More Therese of Lisieux Quotes
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Frequently, only silence can express my prayer.
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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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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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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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It isn’t enough to love; we must prove it.
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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 world’s thy ship and not thy home.
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What a joy to remember that she is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
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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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Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender.
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Suffering is the very best gift He has to give us. He gives it only to His chosen friends.
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Prayer for me is an updward leap of the heart
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Sufferings gladly borne for others convert more people than sermons.
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Discouragement itself is a form of pride.
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Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.
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