Quotes from Thomas a Kempis
If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?
- Thomas a Kempis
Our own opinion of ourselves should be lower than that formed by others, for we have a better chance at our imperfections.
- Thomas a Kempis
Always be ready; always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared.
- Thomas a Kempis
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.
- Thomas a Kempis
Blessed are the ears that hear the pulse of the divine whisperer, and give no heed to the many whisperings of the world.
- Thomas a Kempis
Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.
- Thomas a Kempis
Sweet shall be your rest if your heart does not reproach you.
- Thomas a Kempis
Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.
- Thomas a Kempis
Without the way , there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without the life, there is no living.
- Thomas a Kempis
Be assured that if you knew all, you would pardon all.
- Thomas a Kempis
Know all and you will pardon all.
- Thomas a Kempis