the storm thunders at my heart; I find it difficult to believe in the existence of anything except the clouds which limit my horizon.
Therese of LisieuxLove proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.
Therese of LisieuxI also understood that God's love shows itself just as well in the simplest soul which puts up no resistance to His grace as it does in the loftiest soul.
Therese of Lisieux