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Quote by Baltasar Gracian

“Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.”

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Baltasar Gracian, born on January 8, 1601 and died on December 6, 1658, was a renowned Spanish writer, philosopher, and theologian. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique literary style. more

“For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.”

Ifs Needs Giving May God Helping Strong Secret Lord Wise Comfort Doctors Riches Multitudes Worldly Consolation Cunning Profitable Counselor Time Of Need Helpers Secret Places

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“O Lord, you know what is best for me. Let this or that be done, as you please. Give what you will, how much you will, and when you will.”

Knows Giving Done Lord Please

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“What thou art, that thou art.”

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Book:The Following of Christ

Source: The Following of Christ

“Oh, how quickly the world's glory passes away.”

World Glory Passing Away

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“Let not your peace rest in the utterances of men, for whether they put a good or bad construction on your conduct does not make you other than you are.”

Men Doe Conscience Construction Utterance

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns, and strive to equal or excel them. The bad he will by all means avoid.”

Men Mean Turns Wise Example Equal Advantage Strive Patterns Good Man

Author:Thomas a Kempis

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

Men Thyself Frail Frailty

Author:Thomas a Kempis

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