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Rather Quotes by Thomas a Kempis
- I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it.
- A sure way of retaining the grace of heaven is to disregard outward appearances, and diligently to cultivate such things as foster amendment of life…
- Constantly choose rather to want less, than to have more.
- He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well, and he does his deed well who does it…
- Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.
- The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what…
- My God, Sweetness beyond words, make bitter all the carnal comfort that draws me from love of the eternal and lures me to its evil…
- Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather than to our…
- But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often deceived and reap little or no benefit from their labor.
- Do not try to find a place free from temptations and troubles. Rather, seek a peace that endures even when you are beset by various…
- Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.
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