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“Of what use is a long life, if we amend so little? Alas, a long life often adds to our sins rather than to our virtue!”

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Thomas a Kempis

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

“He will be with you also, all the way, that faithful God. Every morning when you awaken to the old and tolerable pain, at every mile of the hot uphill dusty road of tiring duty, on to the judgment seat, the same Christ there as ever, still loving you, still sufficient for you, even then. And then, on through all eternity.”

Way Stills Pain Faith Christ Morning Duty Judgment Eternity Hot Miles Faithful Sufficient Seats Every Morning Tire Loving You Tolerable Faithful God

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“What I don't like is snark for snark's sake. If you are going to make fun of me, at least be witty while doing it.”

Ifs Fun Sake Witty

Author:Tim Ferriss

“By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.”

Men Two Wings Simplicity Purity

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

“But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often deceived and reap little or no benefit from their labor.”

Wells Littles Benefits Labor Endeavor Deceived Reap Live Well

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“Creating a family in this turbulent world is an act of faith, a wager that against all odds there will be a future, that love can last, that the heart can triumph against all adversities and even against the grinding wheel of time.”

World Heart Lasts Family Creating Adversity Triumph Wheels Odds Wheel Of Time Against All Odds Wagers Creating A Family

Author:Dean Koontz

“Don't look over people's shoulders. Look in their eyes. Don't talk at your children. Take their faces in your hands and talk to them. Don't make love to a body, make love to a person.”

People Looks Children Persons Body Hands Eye Faces Communication Our Children Shoulders Your Children Making Love

Author:Leo Buscaglia

“I have always thought that if we began for one moment to say what we thought, society would collapse.”

Ifs Moments Honesty Collapse

Author:Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve

“In most men there exists a poet who died young, whom the man survived.”

Men Young Poetry He Man Poet Died Survived

Author:Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve

“If you want to succeed, limit yourself.”

Ifs Want Succeed Limits Specialization

Author:Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve

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