And even though [the dark night] humbles persons and reveals their miseries, it does so only to exalt them.St. John of the Cross

I understand that the love of our Lord reveals itself just as well in the simple soul who makes no resistance to His grace, as in the most sublime soul.St. Therese of Lisieux

It remains to be said, then, that even though this happy night darkens the spirit, it does so only to impart light concerning all things.St. John of the Cross

To be little is not to be discouraged at our faults, for children fall often, but they are too small to hurt themselves very much.St. Therese of Lisieux

Learn to be empty of all things -- interiorly and exteriorly -- and you will behold that I am God.St. John of the Cross

To be little is to recognize one's nothingness, to expect everything from God as a little child expects everything of its father.St. Therese of Lisieux

They should remember that pacification of the soul (making it calm and peaceful, inactive and desireless) is not a small accomplishment.St. John of the Cross

To come near to Jesus, we must be very little. O how few are the souls who aspire to be lowly and unknown. St. Therese of Lisieux

For little by little and very soon the divine calm and peace with a wondrous, sublime knowledge of God enveloped in divine love, will be infused into their souls. St. John of the Cross

The lift that shall raise me to heaven is Your arms, O Jesus. That this may be so, I do not need to become greater. I must remain little and become even more lowly. St. Therese of Lisieux