A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“He is not truly patient who will only suffer as far as seems right to him and from whom he pleases. The… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love giveth sure… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. He will easily be content… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing stronger or higher or wider, nothing is more pleasant, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
There is no creature so small and abject, that it representeth not the goodness of God. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Let nothing disturb thee, Let nothing affright thee; All passeth away: God only shall stay. Patience wins all: Who hath God, needeth… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“Your love for your friend should be grounded in Me, and for My sake you should love whoever seems to be good… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
As iron put into the fire loseth its rust and becometh clearly red-hot, so he that wholly turneth himself unto God puts… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Ah, Lord God, thou holy lover of my soul, when thou comest into my heart, all that is within me shall rejoice. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
God often gives in one brief moment that which He has for a long time denied. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence,… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“Love is a mighty power, a great and complete good; Love alone lightens every burden, and makes the rough places smooth. It… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“What I have given, I can take away and restore when it pleases Me. What I give remains Mine, and thus when… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“It is good for us to have trials and troubles at times, for they often remind us that we are on probation… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
Have therefore zeal to better thyself and then mayst thou have zeal to thy neighbor. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
And if thy heart be straight with God then every creature shall be to thee a mirror of life and a book of holy… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Patience is necessary in this life because so much of life is fraught with adversity. No matter how hard we try, our lives will… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Be Yourself -The man who is neither bent upon pleasing his fellows nor afraid of offending them will enjoy great peace. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“0 true and heavenly grace, without which our own merits are nothing, and our natural gifts of no account! Neither arts nor riches, beauty… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
If you would endeavor, like men of courage, to stand in the battle, surely we would feel the favorable assistance of God from heaven.… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“No man safely goeth abroad who loveth not to rest at home. No man safely talketh but he who loveth to hold his peace.… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
“Nature has a relish for knowing secrets and hearing news. It wishes to appear abroad and to have sense experiences. It wishes to be… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
Love is watchful. Sleeping, it does not slumber. Wearied, it is not tired. Pressed, it is not straitened. Alarmed, it is not confused, but… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
