Old custom is hard to break and scarce any man will be led otherwise than seemeth good unto himself. 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 saidpayattention 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 endeavorbenefitslittles I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it. Thomas a Kempis know-howsinfeels A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning. Thomas a Kempis learninghumblegod 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 ageaddlong 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 adversityfiremen To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection. Thomas a Kempis wisdomperfectionthinking If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come? Thomas a Kempis theebusywork No man is without his load of trouble. Thomas a Kempis loadtroublemen 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 silencereligiousmen Be therefore thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be worthy to receive greater. Thomas a Kempis spiritualitybeing-thankfulspiritual 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 ablesinsorrow The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly. Thomas a Kempis obeying-the-lawobediencesafe A lover of Jesus and of the truth can lift himself above himself in spirit. Thomas a Kempis growthspiritjesus 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-yourselfruinsjesus 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 kindshouldthinking Happy is the man who renounces everything which may bring a stain or burden upon his conscience Thomas a Kempis he-manmaymen Have therefore zeal to better thyself and then mayst thou have zeal to thy neighbor. Thomas a Kempis neighbordiversityjustice Christ was willing to suffer wrongs and to be despised, and do you dare to complain of anything?. Thomas a Kempis sufferingcomplainingchrist 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 understandingcomfortsweet
