Quotes by Thomas à Kempis

“Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.”

“He who loves with purity considers not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver.”

“Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.”

“Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.”

“All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.”

“Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.”

“The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.”

“A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.”

“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.”

“Without the way, there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without the life, there is no living.”

“Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back.”

“First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.”

“What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?”

“There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish though he be king or pope.”

“If you bear the cross unwillingly you make it a burden and load yourself more heavily but you must bear it.”

“If you cast away one cross you will certainly find another and perhaps a heavier.”

“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.”

“It is thy duty oftentimes to do what thou wouldst not thy duty too to leave undone that thou wouldst do.”

“Know all and you will pardon all.”

“And when he is out of sight quickly also he is out of mind.”