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“Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown.” quote by Thomas a Kempis
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“Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown.”

Thomas a Kempis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Patience and steadfast faith bring inner peace and eternal reward, regardless of life's direction.

In simple terms: Patience yields peace and lasting reward.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate patience in hardship.

Themes

faith patience inner peace

Mood

serene solemn

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • stressful work
  • personal loss
  • health challenges

Key Concepts

spiritual discipline theology moral perseverance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does patience look like in your life?
  • How do you balance patience with action?
A Different Perspective

Patience alone may not solve practical problems.

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