Quotes from Thomas a Kempis
What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?
- Thomas a Kempis
It is much safer to obey than to rule.
- Thomas a Kempis
A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer road to God than a deep searching of the sciences.
- Thomas a Kempis
Oh, how quickly the world's glory passes away.
- Thomas a Kempis
Constantly choose rather to want less, than to have more.
- Thomas a Kempis
When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.
- Thomas a Kempis
If we live in peace ourselves, we in turn may bring peace to others. A peaceable man does more good than a learned one.
- Thomas a Kempis
It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.
- Thomas a Kempis
To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.
- Thomas a Kempis
Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he is.
- Thomas a Kempis
The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
- Thomas a Kempis
For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.
- Thomas a Kempis