Quotes from Thomas a Kempis
The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from being the joke and scorn of fortune.
- Thomas a Kempis
The highest does not stand without the lowest.
- 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
Thou shalt ever joy at eventide if thou spend the day fruitfully.
- Thomas a Kempis
Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.
- Thomas a Kempis
He is truly great that is little in himself, and that maketh no account of any height of honors.
- Thomas a Kempis
Learn to humble yourself, you are but earth and clay.
- Thomas a Kempis
The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.
- Thomas a Kempis
Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!
- Thomas a Kempis
Do what lieth in thy power, and God will assist in thy good will.
- Thomas a Kempis
Let this be thy whole endeavor, this thy prayer, this thy desire,-that thou mayest be stripped of all selfishness, and with entire simplicity follow Jesus only.
- Thomas a Kempis
O Lord you know what is best for me. Let this or that be done as you please. Give what you will how much you will and when you will.
- Thomas a Kempis