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Simplicity Quotes by Thomas a Kempis
- Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.
- Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.
- By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.
- Let this be thy whole endeavor, this thy prayer, this thy desire,-that thou mayest be stripped of all selfishness, and with entire simplicity follow Jesus…
- Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.
- If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.
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- Our life is what our thoughts make it. — Marcus Aurelius
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- I always go for simplicity. — David Bailey
- Simplicity is natures first step, and the last of art. — Philip James Bailey
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