It is wrong to spend one's time in useless worries, instead of reposing on the heart of Jesus. St. Therese of Lisieux

Were it not for the satisfaction God himself sometimes infuses, it would be a wonder if the soul through its own diligence could get any sensible gratification or consolation out of its spiritual works and exercises. St. John of the Cross

Knowing ourselves is something so important that I wouldn't want any relaxation ever in this regard... While we are on this earth, nothing is more important to us than humility. St. Teresa of Avila

Yes, Jesus wishes to make a palace in your heart. St. Therese of Lisieux

...aridities, then, make people walk with purity in the love of God. St. John of the Cross

I cannot receive Holy Communion as often as I wish, but O Lord -- are you not all powerful? Remain in my heart as in the tabernacle and never leave Your little victim. St. Therese of Lisieux

The soul remains, in consequence [in this contemplation], as though ignorant of all things since it only knows God without knowing how it knows him. St. John of the Cross

He defends these souls in all things; when they are persecuted and criticized, He answers for them as he did for the Magdalene. St. Teresa of Avila

You know well that my martyrdom is Your love, O Sacred Heart of Jesus. St. Therese of Lisieux

While occupying a person's soul, [the divine light] renders that soul simple, pure, and clear of all the apprehensions and forms through which the senses and memory were acting when conscious of time. St. John of the Cross