Yes, it is the Lord, it is Jesus, who will judge me; and to make His judgment favorable, or rather not to be judged at all, since He said: "Do not judge, and you will not be judged." I wish always to think charitably of others. St. Therese of Lisieux

All the imperfections and disorders of the sensory part are rooted in the spirit and from it receive their strength. St. John of the Cross

One word or a pleasing smile is often enough to raise up a saddened and wounded soul. St. Therese of Lisieux

In this arid night solicitude for God and yearnings about serving him increases. St. John of the Cross

Your love is my martyrdom. The more I feel it burn within me, the more I desire You. Jesus, grant that I may die of love for You. 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 tis spiritual works and exercises. St. John of the Cross

In spite of my littleness I can give God my most tender affection. St. Therese of Lisieux

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

I wish to give my Beloved to drink. I feel myself consumed with thirst for souls and I wish at any price to snatch sinners from the eternal flames. St. Therese of Lisieux

When this divine light does not strike so forcibly, individuals apprehend neither darkness, nor light, nor anything at all from heavenly or earthly sources. St. John of the Cross