Quotes from Thomas a Kempis
An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
- Thomas a Kempis
First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
- Thomas a Kempis
Love is swift, sincere, pious, pleasant, gentle, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long-suffering, manly and never seeking her own; for wheresoever a man seeketh his own, there he falleth from love.
- Thomas a Kempis
Seek not to know who said this or that, but take note of what has been said.
- Thomas a Kempis
No man ruleth safely but he that is willingly ruled.
- Thomas a Kempis
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
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.
- Thomas a Kempis
O that we had spent but one day in this world thoroughly well!
- Thomas a Kempis
Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.
- Thomas a Kempis
Sic transit gloria mundi [So passes away the glory of this world].
- Thomas a Kempis
The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
- Thomas a Kempis
He will easily be content and at peace, whose conscience is pure.
- Thomas a Kempis