Aim Quote by Therese of Lisieux
“God would not make me wish for something impossible and so, in spite of my littleness, I can aim at being a saint. It is impossible for me to grow bigger, so I put up with myself as I am, with all my countless faults. But I will look for some means of going to heaven by a little way which is very short and very straight, a little way that is quite new[...] It is your arms, Jesus, which are the lift to carry me to heaven, And so there is no need for me to grow up. In fact, just the opposite: I must stay little and become less and less.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Spiritual Correspondence, 1930
Accepting one's limitations can be a path to spiritual humility and growth.
In simple terms: Embrace smallness to grow spiritually.
Key Takeaway
Find strength in humility.
Themes
humility
faith
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- service
- daily reflection
- small acts of kindness
Key Concepts
theology
self‑acceptance
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility aid spiritual progress?
- Can smallness coexist with ambition?
A Different Perspective
Risk of stagnation if misinterpreted as complacency.
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