The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss. Thomas a Kempis More Quotes by Thomas a Kempis More Quotes From Thomas a Kempis How sweet it is to love, and to be dissolved, and as it were to bathe myself in thy love. Thomas a Kempis sweetlove It is much safer to obey than to rule. Thomas a Kempis scary For man plans, but God arranges. Thomas a Kempis plansfaithmen 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 marriagestronghumble 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 inwardcrownspeace 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 softballheartinspirational Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature. Thomas a Kempis simplewingsmen All earthly joy begins pleasantly, but at the end it gnaws and kills. Thomas a Kempis materialismgreedjoy 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 carelittlesmen I have often heard, that it is safer to hear and to take counsel, than to give it. Thomas a Kempis heardgiving Do what lieth in thy power, and God will assist in thy good will. Thomas a Kempis assistancegods-willgood-will The better you understand yourself the less cause you will find to love yourself. Thomas a Kempis love-yourselfselflove-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 loverssoulheart Do not read to satisfy curiosity or to pass the time, but study such things as move your heart to devotion. Thomas a Kempis curiosityheartmoving Love is a mighty power, Thomas a Kempis good-lovelove-issweet 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 confusedchristianlove Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good. Thomas a Kempis lazinessreadingwriting What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow? Thomas a Kempis anxietysorrowdoe Set not thyself to attain much rest, but much patience. Thomas a Kempis thyselfbe-patientpatient Be assured that if you knew all, you would pardon all. Thomas a Kempis pardon-meforgivenessifs
