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A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.

Therese of Lisieux

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the storm thunders at my heart I find it difficult to believe in the existence of anything except the clouds which limit my horizon.
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Love 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.
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The country in which I live is not my native country, that lies elsewhere, and it must always be the center of my longings.
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