Let temporal things serve thy use, but the eternal be the object of thy desire. Thomas a Kempis More Quotes by Thomas a Kempis More Quotes From Thomas a Kempis O Lord, self-renunciation is not the work of one day, nor children's sport; yea, rather in this word is included all perfection. Thomas a Kempis selfsportschildren Simplicity and purity are the two wings by which a man is lifted above all earthly things. Simplicity is in the intention - purity in the affection. Simplicity tends to God, - purity apprehends and tastes Him. Thomas a Kempis wingsmentwo What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater. Thomas a Kempis identitysaidart Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem? Thomas a Kempis esteemgreatnessmen Seek not to know who said this or that, but take note of what has been said. Thomas a Kempis notesknowssaid Love is swift, sincere, pious, joyful, generous, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long-suffering, courageous, and never seeking its own; for wheresoever a person seeketh his own, there he falleth from love. Thomas a Kempis stronglovelong Gladly we desire to make other men perfect, but we will not amend our own fault. Thomas a Kempis judgingperfectmen Without labor there is no rest, nor without fighting can the victory be won. Thomas a Kempis victoryfightinglabor And when he is out of sight, quickly also is he out of mind. Thomas a Kempis Be not angry that you cannot make another what you wish them to be; since you cannot make yourself what you wish to be. Thomas a Kempis Be thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be meant to receive greater. Thomas a Kempis Endeavor to be always patient of the faults and imperfections of others for thou has many faults and imperfections of thine own that require forbearance. If thou are not able to make thyself that which thou wishest, how canst thou expect to mold another in conformity to thy will Thomas a Kempis First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. Thomas a Kempis Remember that lost time does not return. Thomas a Kempis Without the way, there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without the life, there is no living. Thomas a Kempis livingtruthlifeway Bear the Cross cheerfully and it will bear you. Thomas a Kempis crossbearwillyou How quickly passes away the glory of this world. Thomas a Kempis awayhowgloryworld
