Quotes from Thomas a Kempis
Those who attempt to search into the majesty of God will be overwhelmed with His Glory!
- Thomas a Kempis
First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
- Thomas a Kempis
Intelligence must follow faith never precede it and never destroy it.
- Thomas a Kempis
Bear the Cross cheerfully and it will bear you.
- Thomas a Kempis
Too many instances there are of daring men, who by presuming to sound the deep things of religion, have cavilled and argued themselves out of all religion.
- Thomas a Kempis
Forasmuch as many people study more to have knowledge than to live well therefore ofttimes they err and bring forth little fruit or none.
- Thomas a Kempis
A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
- Thomas a Kempis
A man who truly knows himself realizes his own worthlessness, and takes no pleasure in the praises of men.
- Thomas a Kempis
A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing; Every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves: This day let me make a sound beginning, for what we have hitherto done is naught!
- Thomas a Kempis
When comfort is withdrawn, do not be cast down, but humbly and patiently await the visitation of God. He is able and powerful to give you more grace and more spiritual comfort than you first had.
- Thomas a Kempis
If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways.
- Thomas a Kempis
The more spiritual a man desires to be, the more bitter does his present life become to him; because he sees more clearly and perceives more sensibly the defects of human corruption.
- Thomas a Kempis