Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men. — Thomas a 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
All men are frail; but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself. — 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
By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
The glory of the good is in their consciences, and not in the tongues of men. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem? — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a… — Thomas a 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
You will never be an inwardly religious and devout man unless you pass over in silence the shortcomings of your fellow men,… — Thomas a 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
Trust not to friends and kindred, neither do thou put off the care of thy soul's welfare til hereafter; for men will… — 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 measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns,… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Too many instances there are of daring men, who by presuming to sound the deep things of religion, have cavilled and argued… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Study to do another's will rather than thine own. Choose ever to have less rather than more. Seek ever the lower place… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Remain tranquil and prepare to bear still greater trials. All is not lost even though you be troubled oftener or tempted more… — Thomas a 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… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Oh how swiftly the glory of the world passes away! If only the lives of these men had been as admirable as… — 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
All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Happy is the man who renounces everything which may bring a stain or burden upon his conscience — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Old custom is hard to break and scarce any man will be led otherwise than seemeth good unto himself. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Bodily exercises are to be done discreetly; not to be taken evenly and alike by all men. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
The end of all is death and man's life passeth away suddenly as a shadow. — 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
