Thomas à Kempis quotes - page 3

The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid. (Thomas à Kempis)
A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning. View quote
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We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are. View quote
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Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame. View quote
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How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves. View quote
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All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it. View quote
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Out of sight, out of mind. The absent are always in the wrong. View quote
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Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it. View quote
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Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature. View quote
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What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer. View quote
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It is much safer to obey than to rule. (Thomas à Kempis)
Activate yourself to duty by remembering your position, who you are, and what you have obliged yourself to be. View quote
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Gladly we desire to make other men perfect, but we will not amend our own fault. View quote
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I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it. View quote
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If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking? View quote
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The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly. View quote
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A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself. View quote
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Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back. View quote
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Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away! View quote
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What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow? View quote
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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. (Thomas à Kempis)
What difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself. View quote
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Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he is. View quote
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Endeavor to be always patient of the faults and imperfections of others; for thou hast many faults and imperfections of thine own that require forbearance. If thou art not able to make thyself that which thou wishest, how canst thou expect to mold another in conformity to thy will? View quote
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Book I, ch. 3. View quote
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