"Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection;……" — Thomas a Kempis

"Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him."

— Thomas a Kempis

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232 Quotes by Thomas a Kempis

Thomas a Kempis has 232 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

Have therefore zeal to better thyself and then mayst thou have zeal to thy neighbor.
We feel and weigh soon enough what we suffer from others: but how much others suffer from us, of this…
In judging others a man laboreth in vain; he often erreth, and easily falleth into sin; but in judging and…
I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it.
Set me free from evil passions, and heal my heart of all inordinate affections; that being inwardly cured and thoroughly…
It is thy duty often times to do what thou wouldst not; thy duty too, to leave undone that thou…
Love is swift, sincere, pious, joyful, generous, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long-suffering, courageous, and never seeking its own; for wheresoever…
Whatsoever is done in charity, however small and of no reputation it be, bringeth forth good fruit.
To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for…
Sweet shall be your rest if your heart does not reproach you.
Trust not to your feelings for whatever they might be now, they will quickly be changed towards some other thing.
If thou may not continually gather thyself together, do it sometime at least once a day, morning or evening.

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More Affection Quotes

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Most people would rather give than get affection. — Aristotle
If equal affection cannot be, let the more loving be me. — Wystan Hugh Auden
To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love. — Jane Austen
In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels. — Jane Austen
I want to be very close to someone I respect and admire and have somebody who feels the same way… — Richard Bach
The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when… — Michelle Bachelet
There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or… — Lord Acton
That is the great mistake about the affections. It is not the rise and fall of empires, the birth and… — Amelia Barr
Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of… — Jane Addams
I have often been asked why I am so fond of playing male parts. As a matter of fact, it… — Sarah Bernhardt
I definitely don't think that money can buy you love. It can buy you affection but certainly not love. — George Best
I have been extremely touched by these signs of affection on the part of all the Thai people. — Bhumibol Adulyadej

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