The more wants we have, the further we are from God, and the nearer we approach him, the better can we dispense with everything that is not Himself.
Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte GuyonIt is the fire of suffering that brings forth the gold of godliness.
Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte GuyonWe must forget ourselves and all self-interest, and listen, and be attentive to God.
Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte GuyonLet no one ask a stronger mark of an excellent love to God, than that we are insensible to our own reputation.
Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon