And if thy heart be straight with God then every creature shall be to thee a mirror of life and a book… — Thomas a 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
The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
A disciple once complained, "You tell us stories, but you never reveal their meaning to us." The master replied, "How would you… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
We must imitate Christ's life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of… — 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
The enemy is more easily overcome if he be not suffered to enter the door of our hearts, but be resisted without… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
If your heart were sincere and upright, every creature would be unto you a looking-glass of life and a book of holy… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Do not read to satisfy curiosity or to pass the time, but study such things as move your heart to devotion. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Let not therefore thy heart be troubled, neither let it fear. Trust in me, and put thy confidence in my mercy. When… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
For they truly know their Lord in the breaking of bread, whose heart within them so vehemently burneth, whilst Thou, O blessed… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Thou art my glory and the exultation of y heart: thou art my hope and refuge in the day of my trouble. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Grace is the mastery of truth, the teacher of discipline, the light of the heart, the comforter of affliction, the banisher of… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
If thou hadst simplicity and purity, thou wouldst be able to comprehend all things without error, and behold them without danger. The… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Set me free from evil passions, and heal my heart of all inordinate affections; that being inwardly cured and thoroughly cleansed, I… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to… — Thomas a 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
