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“It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.”

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Jerome K. Jerome was an English writer known for his humorous and satirical style. His works, such as 'Three Men in a Boat' and 'The Wind in the Willows', are beloved by readers. more

“God sends such purgations to you, directors of consciences, that you may acquire the science of the saints and the art of directing souls. You will suffer also in another way. Love will be your executioner. Let it do its work; it knows how. In this martyrdom we have need of extraordinary grace and strength; but God will bestow it. Without this divine help it would be impossible to bear up.”

“We must submit to the Will of God and kiss the hand that strikes us, for we know it is better to suffer in this life than in the next, since one moment of suffering willingly accepted for the love God, is worth an eternity of happiness.”

Knows Moments Hands Suffering Next Kissing Eternity Strikes Accepted Gods Will This Life God Love Submit

Author:Margaret Mary Alacoque

“They who load us with insults and ignominies give us the means of acquiring treasures more precious than any that man can gain in this life.”

Men Giving Mean Gains Treasure This Life Insult Load Ignominy

Author:Ignatius of Loyola

“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending.”

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Author:Saint Augustine

“I often thought my constitution would never endure the work I had to do, (but) the Lord said to me: 'Daughter, obedience gives strength.'”

Giving Said Lord Daughter Constitution Endure Obedience

Book:The Complete Works of Saint Teresa of Jesus: Book of the foundations. Minor prose works. Poems. Documents. Indices

Source: The Complete Works of Saint Teresa of Jesus: Book of the foundations. Minor prose works. Poems. Documents. Indices

“He that rises after his falls, with confidence in God and profound humility of heart, will become, in God's hands, a proper instrument for the accomplishment of great things; but he who acts otherwise can never do any good.”

Heart Hands Fall Humility Instruments Profound Great Things Accomplishment Confidence In God

Author:Paul of the Cross

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