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Famous Thomas a Kempis Quotes
“He is truly great that is little in himself, and that maketh no account of any height of honors.”
“Man proposes, but God disposes. [Lat., Nam homo proponit, sed Deus disponit.]”
“Habit is overcome by habit. [Lat., Consuetudo consuetudine vincitur.]”
“Love flies, runs, and rejoices; it is free and nothing can hold it back.”
“The Lord has many lovers of His crown but few lovers of His Cross.”
“The reflections on a day well spent furnish us with joys more pleasing than ten thousand triumphs.”
“Without labor there is no rest, nor without fighting can the victory be won.”
“Man considers the actions, but God weighs the intentions.”
“Would to God that we might spend a single day really well!”
“Always be thou prepared, and so live that death may never find thee unprepared.”
“If thou hadst a good conscience thou wouldst not greatly fear death.”
“Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.”
“Renounce all things, and thou shalt find all things; give up thy lust, and thou shalt find rest.”
“The devil does not tempt unbelievers and sinners who are already his own.”
“Carefully avoid in yourself those things which distrub you in others.”
“Be thankful for the smallest blessing, and you will be worthy to receive greater.”
“Always be ready; always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared.”