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 the more disinterested becomes its tenderness.

The good God does not need years to accomplish His work of love in a soul; one ray from His Heart can, in an instant, make His flower bloom for eternity

Love can supply for length of years. Jesus, because He is Eternal, regards not the time but only the love.

I desire no sensible consolation in loving; provided Jesus feel my love that is enough for me. Oh! to love Him and to make Him loved how sweet it is

O Jesus, I ask of Thee only Peace! Peace, and above all —love without bound or limit. Jesus, let me for Thy sake die a martyr; give me