If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways. Thomas a Kempis More Quotes by Thomas a Kempis More Quotes From Thomas a Kempis It is much safer to obey than to rule. Thomas a Kempis scary For man plans, but God arranges. Thomas a Kempis plans faith men Love is a great thing...which alone maketh every burden light.. Love is watchful, and while sleeping, still keeps watch; though fatigued, it is not weary; though pressed, it is not forced. Love is sincere, gentle, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long-suffering, and manly. Love is humble and upright, not weak, not fickle, nor intent on vain things; sober chaste, steadfast, quiet, and guarded in all the senses. Thomas a Kempis marriage strong humble Both above and below, without and within, which way so ever thou dost turn thee, everywhere thou shalt find the Cross; and everywhere of necessity thou must hold fast patience, if thou wilt have inward peace, and enjoy an everlasting crown. Thomas a Kempis inward crowns peace 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 softball heart inspirational Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature. Thomas a Kempis simple wings men All earthly joy begins pleasantly, but at the end it gnaws and kills. Thomas a Kempis materialism greed joy For things that worth little or nothing we care a lot; and we oversight what is necessary; because every man goes towards the exterior; and if he doesn't regain consciousness quickly, with pleasure remain involved in it. Thomas a Kempis care littles men I have often heard, that it is safer to hear and to take counsel, than to give it. Thomas a Kempis heard giving Do what lieth in thy power, and God will assist in thy good will. Thomas a Kempis assistance gods-will good-will The better you understand yourself the less cause you will find to love yourself. Thomas a Kempis love-yourself self love-you Ah, Lord God, thou holy lover of my soul, when thou comest into my heart, all that is within me shall rejoice. Thomas a Kempis lovers soul heart Do not read to satisfy curiosity or to pass the time, but study such things as move your heart to devotion. Thomas a Kempis curiosity heart moving Love is a mighty power, Thomas a Kempis good-love love-is sweet Love is watchful. Sleeping, it does not slumber. Wearied, it is not tired. Pressed, it is not straitened. Alarmed, it is not confused, but like a living flame, a burning torch, it forces its way upward and passes unharmed through every obstacle. Thomas a Kempis confused christian love Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good. Thomas a Kempis laziness reading writing What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow? Thomas a Kempis anxiety sorrow doe Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience. Thomas a Kempis thyself be-patient patient Be assured that if you knew all, you would pardon all. Thomas a Kempis pardon-me forgiveness ifs Blessed is the pilgrim, who in every place, and at all times of this his banishment in the body, calling upon the holy name of Jesus, calleth to mind his native heavenly land, where his blessed Master, the King of saints and angels, waiteth to receive him. Blessed is the pilgrim who seeketh not an abiding place unto himself in this world; but longeth to be dissolved, and be with Christ in heaven. Thomas a Kempis kings blessed jesus
