No one is so good that he is immune from temptation. We will never be entirely free from it. . . . There is no order so holy, no place so secret where there will be no temptation. Thomas a Kempis More Quotes by Thomas a Kempis More Quotes From Thomas a Kempis The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid. Thomas a Kempis foundation building architecture Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others. Thomas a Kempis able anger firsts No man ruleth safely but he that is willingly ruled. Thomas a Kempis men We are sometimes stirred by emotion and take it for zeal. Thomas a Kempis zeal emotion sometimes And when he is out of sight, quickly also he is out of mind. Thomas a Kempis forgetfulness sight mind Too many instances there are of daring men, who by presuming to sound the deep things of religion, have cavilled and argued themselves out of all religion. Thomas a Kempis daring sound men Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God. Thomas a Kempis anxiety cutting faith Always be ready; always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared. Thomas a Kempis unprepared ready way A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself. Thomas a Kempis proportion madness men Cling, therefore, to Jesus in life and death; trust yourself to the glory of Him who alone can help you when all others fail. Thomas a Kempis life-and-death helping jesus He does much who loves much. Thomas a Kempis doe I can take credit for only two things: pride and sin. Thomas a Kempis credit pride two Be thankful for the smallest blessing, and you will be worthy to receive greater. Thomas a Kempis being-thankful worthy blessing He who loveth God with all his heart feareth not death, nor punishment, nor judgment, nor hell, because perfect love giveth sure access to God. But he who still delighteth in sin, no marvel if he is afraid of death and judgment. Thomas a Kempis punishment perfect heart It is better to feel repentance, than to be able to define it. Thomas a Kempis repentance able feels Carefully avoid in yourself those things which distrub you in others. Thomas a Kempis Out of two evils, the less is always to be chosen. Thomas a Kempis evil life two Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to God. Thomas a Kempis good-life holy men No man doth safely rule, but he that hath learned gladly to obey. Thomas a Kempis men Permit no hour to go by without it due improvement. Thomas a Kempis hours quality improvement
