--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is no little wisdom for you to keep…" description: "\"It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b43/thomas-a-kempis-721_evil_it-is-no-little-wisdom-for-you-to-keep-y_3060545.png" --- # It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence… ![“It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.” quote by Thomas a Kempis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b43/thomas-a-kempis-721_evil_it-is-no-little-wisdom-for-you-to-keep-y_3060545.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b43/thomas-a-kempis-721_evil_it-is-no-little-wisdom-for-you-to-keep-y_3060545.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b43/thomas-a-kempis-721_evil_it-is-no-little-wisdom-for-you-to-keep-y_3060545.png) > “It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.” [Thomas a Kempis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-a-kempis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Maintaining inner silence and peace protects you from harmful speech, while focusing on divine love shields against others' judgments. **In simple terms:** Stay quiet and peaceful when faced with harsh words, turning to God. Key Takeaway Seek inner calm and divine focus amid criticism. Themes silence peace faith resilience judgment Mood calm reflective faithful Type spiritual advice When to use this quote - personal meditation - conflict resolution - spiritual counseling - public speaking - online discourse Key Concepts spirituality inner strength detachment humility Questions to Reflect On - What inner practices help you stay centered? - How can you respond constructively without losing peace? 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