Quotes from Thomas a Kempis
The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger.
- Thomas a Kempis
A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.
- Thomas a Kempis
Blessed are the simple, for they shall have much peace.
- Thomas a Kempis
May not be your peace in the mouth of the men; since no matter if they thing good or bad about you, you should not be a different man because of that.
- Thomas a Kempis
Thy peace shall be in much patience.
- Thomas a Kempis
Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.
- Thomas a Kempis
God is able to do more than man can understand.
- Thomas a Kempis
For nothing, how little soever, that is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.
- Thomas a Kempis
There is no creature so small and abject, that it representeth not the goodness of God.
- Thomas a Kempis
Praise adds nothing to your holiness, nor does blame take anything from it. You are what you are, and you cannot be said to be better than you are in God's sight.
- Thomas a Kempis
He that seeks here any other thing but simply God and the salvation of his soul, will find nothing but trouble and sorrow.
- Thomas a Kempis
Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.
- Thomas a Kempis