Quotes from Thomas a Kempis
All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.
- Thomas a Kempis
There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish, though he be king or pope.
- Thomas a Kempis
Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not because of it another man, for as you are, you are.
- Thomas a Kempis
Man sees your actions, but God your motives.
- Thomas a Kempis
Man considers the actions, but God weighs the intentions.
- Thomas a Kempis
A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior.
- Thomas a Kempis
All men are frail; but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself.
- Thomas a Kempis
A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns, and strive to equal or excel them. The bad he will by all means avoid.
- Thomas a Kempis
Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men.
- Thomas a Kempis
By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.
- Thomas a Kempis
Gladly we desire to make other men perfect, but we will not amend our own fault.
- Thomas a Kempis
Be thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be meant to receive greater.
- Thomas a Kempis