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Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience.

“Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience.” quote by Thomas a Kempis
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“Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience.”

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.

True rest comes not from idleness but from patient endurance and inner calm.

In simple terms: Patience, not rest, brings peace.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate patience to achieve lasting peace.

Themes

patience spirituality inner peace self‑discipline

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • stressful work periods
  • long‑term projects

Key Concepts

stoicism contemplative practice mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help you develop patience?
  • How does patience affect your response to stress?
A Different Perspective

Patience alone may not solve external pressures.

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