By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Simplicity reaches out after God; purity discovers and enjoys Him. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
“By two wings is man lifted above earthly things, even by simplicity and purity. Simplicity ought to be in the intention, purity… — Thomas à 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
Let this be thy whole endeavor, this thy prayer, this thy desire,-that thou mayest be stripped of all selfishness, and with entire… — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Simplicity and purity are the two wings by which a man is lifted above all earthly things. Simplicity is in the intention… — 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
If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned. — Thomas a Kempis Copy Share Image
Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling. — 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
