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

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"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother."

- St. Therese of Lisieux

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"Perfect love means putting up with other people’s shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them."

- St. Therese of Lisieux

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"It is true that Love knows no such word as ‘impossible,’ for it deems ‘all things possible, all things allowed.’"

- St. Therese of Lisieux

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"Jesus, it seems to me you could not have overwhelmed a soul with more love than you have poured out on mine."

- St. Therese of Lisieux

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"Even if the fire of love seemed to have gone out, I would keep on throwing fuel in it and Jesus would take care to light it up again."

- St. Therese of Lisieux

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"Beauty is a gentle and loving heart."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"There is no greater beauty than kindness and compassion."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Selflessness is the most beautiful trait one can possess."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"A kind heart can bring light to the darkest of places."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."

- Flora Edwards

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