"My patrons in Heaven and my chosen favorites are those who have stolen it - like the Holy Innocents and the Good Thief. The great Saints have earned it by their works; as for me, I will imitate the thieves, I will have it by ruse, a ruse of Love which will open its gates to me and to poor sinners. The Holy Ghost encourages me, saying in the Book of Proverbs: O little one, come, learn subtilty of Me. (Prov. 1:4)"
~St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, from Counsels and Reminiscences