Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire. Thomas a Kempis More Quotes by Thomas a Kempis More Quotes From Thomas a Kempis He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men. Thomas a Kempis humility men mean Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame. Thomas a Kempis confidence peace life Study to do another's will rather than thine own. Choose ever to have less rather than more. Seek ever the lower place and to be subject to all; ever wish and pray that the will of God may be perfectly done in thee and in all. Behold such a man enters the bounds of peace and calm. Thomas a Kempis humility wish men How should thy patience be crowned in heaven if none adversity should befall to thee in earth? If thou wilt suffer none adversity how mayest thou be the friend of Christ? Thomas a Kempis adversity suffering heaven Love is a great thing, a good above all others, which alone maketh every burden light. Thomas a Kempis burden light love Whoever finds Jesus, finds a rich treasure, and a good above every good. He who loses Jesus loses much indeed, and more than the whole world. Poorest of all is he who lives without Jesus, and richest of all is he who stands in favor with Jesus. Thomas a Kempis faith world jesus It is futile to wish for a long life, and then to give so little care to living well. Thomas a Kempis giving life long If you would endeavor, like men of courage, to stand in the battle, surely we would feel the favorable assistance of God from heaven. For he who give the us occasion to fight, to the end we may get the victory, is ready to succor those that fight manfully, and do trust in his grace. Thomas a Kempis fighting giving men 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 and fervour of soul, rather than to cultivate those qualities that seem most popular. Thomas a Kempis soul grace heaven The reflections on a day well spent furnish us with joys more pleasing than ten thousand triumphs. Thomas a Kempis reflection time happiness Let nothing disturb thee, Let nothing affright thee; All passeth away: God only shall stay. Patience wins all: Who hath God, needeth nothing; For God is his All. Thomas a Kempis thee god winning Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not because of it another man, for as you are, you are. Thomas a Kempis acceptance heart men If thou hadst simplicity and purity, thou wouldst be able to comprehend all things without error, and behold them without danger. The pure heart safely pervades not only heaven, but hell. Thomas a Kempis simplicity errors heart The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from being the joke and scorn of fortune. Thomas a Kempis purpose god people If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance. Thomas a Kempis upset godly acceptance A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing; Every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves: This day let me make a sound beginning, for what we have hitherto done is naught! Thomas a Kempis gymnastics sound inspirational All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace. Thomas a Kempis desire men peace Let not therefore thy heart be troubled, neither let it fear. Trust in me, and put thy confidence in my mercy. When thou thinkest thyself farthest off from me, oftentimes I am nearest unto thee. When thou countest almost all to be lost, then oftentimes the greatest gain of reward is close at hand. All is not lost, when any thing falleth out contrary. Thou oughtest not to judge according to present feeling; nor so to take any grief, or give thyself over to it. Thomas a Kempis grief heart hands Be Yourself -The man who is neither bent upon pleasing his fellows nor afraid of offending them will enjoy great peace. Thomas a Kempis offending being-yourself men For it is the grace of Christ, and not our own virtue, that gives us the power to overcome the flesh and the world. Thomas a Kempis grace overcoming giving
