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“All men are frail; but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself.”

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Thomas a Kempis (1380 - July 25, 1471) was a German canon, known for his spiritual writings. He is best known for his work 'The Imitation of Christ,' which has had a profound impact on Christian thought and practice. more

“Blessed is the pilgrim, who in every place, and at all times of this his banishment in the body, calling upon the holy name of Jesus, calleth to mind his native heavenly land, where his blessed Master, the King of saints and angels, waiteth to receive him. Blessed is the pilgrim who seeketh not an abiding place unto himself in this world; but longeth to be dissolved, and be with Christ in heaven.”

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Author:Thomas a Kempis

“He is truly great that is little in himself, and that maketh no account of any height of honors.”

Littles Character Honor Accounts Height

Book:Moody Classics Complete Set: Includes 19 Classics of the Faith in a Single Volume

Source: Moody Classics Complete Set: Includes 19 Classics of the Faith in a Single Volume

“No one can obtain from the Pope a dispensation for never dying. [Lat., Nemo impetrare potest a papa bullam numquam moriendi.]”

Death Dying Pope Papa Nemo

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“Man proposes, but God disposes. [Lat., Nam homo proponit, sed Deus disponit.]”

Men God Propose

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“Habit is overcome by habit. [Lat., Consuetudo consuetudine vincitur.]”

Habit Overcoming

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“Why seekest thou rest, since thou art born to labor? [Lat., Cur quaeris quietem, quam natus sis ad laborem?]”

Art Born Labor Ads

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“Salvation by the cross. [Lat., In cruce salus.]”

Crosses Salvation Redemption

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“It thou seek rest in this life, how wilt thou then attain to the everlasting rest? Dispose not thyself for much rest, but for great patience. Seek true peace--not in earth, but in heaven; not in men, nor in any other creature, but in God alone.”

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Book:The Imitation of Christ; Or, the Ecclesiastical Music

Source: The Imitation of Christ; Or, the Ecclesiastical Music

“Our own opinion of ourselves should be lower than that formed by others, for we have a better chance at our imperfections.”

Should Chance Opinion Imperfection

Author:Thomas a Kempis

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