Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum Thomas a Kempis More Quotes by Thomas a Kempis More Quotes From Thomas a Kempis If you want to learn something that will really help you, learn to see yourself as God sees you and not as you see yourself in the distorted mirror of your own self-importance. Thomas a Kempis mirrors self want Temptations discover what you are. Thomas a Kempis temptation Habit is overcome by habit. Thomas a Kempis habit overcoming In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is excellence of virtue; in the Cross is perfection of holiness. There is no salvation of soul, nor hope of eternal life, save in the Cross. Thomas a Kempis perfection joy jesus Endeavor to be patient in bearing with the defects and infirmities of others, of what sort 'soever they be; for that thyself also has many failings which must be borned with by others. Thomas a Kempis endeavor failing be-patient He is truly great that is great in charity. He is truly great that is little in himself, and maketh no account of any height of honor. And he is truly learned that doeth the will of God, and forsaketh his own will. Thomas a Kempis height honor littles Trust not to your feelings for whatever they might be now, they will quickly be changed towards some other thing. Thomas a Kempis feelings advice might The enemy is more easily overcome if he be not suffered to enter the door of our hearts, but be resisted without the gate at his first knock. Thomas a Kempis heart doors enemy Love is a great thing, yea, a great and thorough good. By itself it makes what is heavy light; and bears evenly all that is uneven. Thomas a Kempis light bears love-is Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission; and in the end it shall carry you. Thomas a Kempis submission patient perfect Restrain an inordinate desire for knowledge, in which is found much anxiety and deception. Learned men always wish to appear so, and desire recognition of their wisdom. But there are many matters, knowledge of which brings little or no advantage to the soul. Thomas a Kempis anxiety soul men Study, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible. Thomas a Kempis invisible study soul O Lord, Thou knowest that which is best for us; let this or that be done, as Thou shalt please. Give what Thou wilt, how much Thou wilt, and when Thou wilt. Deal with me as thou thinkest best. Place me where Thou wilt, and deal with me in all things just as Thou wilt. Behold, I am Thy servant, prepared for all things: I desire not to live unto myself, but unto Thee; and oh, that I could do it worthily and perfectly! Thomas a Kempis preparation justice giving To say that I am made in the image of God is to say that love is the reason for my existence, for God is love. Thomas a Kempis motivational inspirational life He will be with you also, all the way, that faithful God. Every morning when you awaken to the old and tolerable pain, at every mile of the hot uphill dusty road of tiring duty, on to the judgment seat, the same Christ there as ever, still loving you, still sufficient for you, even then. And then, on through all eternity. Thomas a Kempis pain faith morning Jesus has many who love the kingdom of God, but few who bear a cross. He has many who desire His comfort, but few who desire His suffering. All want to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for Him. He writes; there are many who admire his miracles, but there are few who follow in the humiliation of the cross. Thomas a Kempis miracle writing jesus Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he is. Thomas a Kempis strong weak men First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. Thomas a Kempis tranquility peace firsts Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do. Thomas a Kempis god giving thinking Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit. Thomas a Kempis judgement judging spiritual
