Wisdom Quote by Jean-Pierre de Caussade — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“All simple souls must admire and respect one another, saying: 'Let us proceed each one along our path to the same goal, united in purpose and by means of God's order which, in its great variety, is in us all.”

“I must not, like the quietists, reduce all religion to a denial of any specific action, despising all other means, since what makes perfection is God's order, and the means he ordains is best for the soul.”

“The intriguing placidity from the slothful pace of a snail is truly very peaceful. Our world is in need of this calmness to pacify itself”

“You may find yourself too changed for your old circles, and not yet fluent in the language of your new ones. This is the social limbo of growth—where you’re neither here nor there, and both ache in different ways. What you need now is intentional belonging—communities and connections that support not just who you were, but who you’re becoming. That may mean seeking out new friendships, mentors, or creative collaborators. It may mean initiating conversations that feel awkward but honest. It may mean grieving the loss of people who can’t make the journey with you. Belonging isn’t found. It’s built.”

“One must not make too much of anything in life, good or bad.”

“God created sufferings so that joy might appear through its opposite. Things become manifest through opposites. Since God has no opposite, He remains hidden.”

“If you boil it down, just because someone else does the wrong thing we are not exempt from doing what’s right.”