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The science of loving, yes, that's the only kind of science I want I'd barter away everything I possess to win it.

Therese of Lisieux

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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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