Do not try to find a place free from temptations and troubles. Rather, seek a peace that endures even when you are beset by various temptations and tried by much adversity. Thomas a Kempis More Quotes by Thomas a Kempis More Quotes From Thomas a Kempis Do not be influenced by the importance of the writer, and whether his learning be great or small, but let the love of pure truth draw you to read. Do not inquire, Who said this? but pay attention to what is said. Thomas a Kempis said pay attention 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 a Kempis endeavor benefits littles I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it. Thomas a Kempis know-how sin feels A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning. Thomas a Kempis learning humble god Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather than to our virtue! Thomas a Kempis age add long As iron put into the fire loseth its rust and becometh clearly red-hot, so he that wholly turneth himself unto God puts off all slothfulness, and is transformed into a new man. Thomas a Kempis adversity fire men To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection. Thomas a Kempis wisdom perfection thinking If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come? Thomas a Kempis thee busy work No man is without his load of trouble. Thomas a Kempis load trouble men You will never be an inwardly religious and devout man unless you pass over in silence the shortcomings of your fellow men, and diligently examine your own weaknesses. Thomas a Kempis silence religious men Be therefore thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be worthy to receive greater. Thomas a Kempis spirituality being-thankful spiritual It is better to be affected with a true penitent sorrow for sin than to be able to resolve the most difficult cases about it. Thomas a Kempis able sin sorrow The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly. Thomas a Kempis obeying-the-law obedience safe A lover of Jesus and of the truth can lift himself above himself in spirit. Thomas a Kempis growth spirit jesus If you seek Jesus in all things you will surely find Jesus. And if you seek yourself, you will surely find yourself, but only to your ruin. Thomas a Kempis finding-yourself ruins jesus Our dependence upon God ought to be so entire and absolute that we should never think it necessary, in any kind of distress, to have recourse to human consolations. Thomas a Kempis kind should thinking Happy is the man who renounces everything which may bring a stain or burden upon his conscience Thomas a Kempis he-man may men Have therefore zeal to better thyself and then mayst thou have zeal to thy neighbor. Thomas a Kempis neighbor diversity justice Christ was willing to suffer wrongs and to be despised, and do you dare to complain of anything?. Thomas a Kempis suffering complaining christ All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and His peace passing all understanding. Thomas a Kempis understanding comfort sweet
