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Quote by Thomas a Kempis

“Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from grace.”

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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

“The ancient man approached God (or even the gods)as the accused person approaches his judge. For the modern man the roles are reversed. He is the judge: God is in the dock. He is quite a kindly judge: if God should have a reasonable defense for being the god who permits war, poverty, and disease, he is ready to listen to it. The trial may even end in God's acquittal. But the important thing is that Man is on the bench and God is in the dock.”

“There is a difference between a well-instructed congregation and a well-nourished one.”

Wells Differences Congregation

Author:Sinclair B. Ferguson

“There are, in truth, but two denominations upon this earth: the Church and the world.”

World Two Earth Church Denominations

Author:Charles Spurgeon

“For Fleur de Chine, I imagined the romantic and mysterious women from Asia's cinematic past-from the '30s femme fatale in a cheongsam and dark lipstick, to the'60s Hong Kong heroine of In the Mood for Love. I wanted to capture that fascinating, exquisite and slightly scandalous femininity.”

Wanted Past Dark Mood Mysterious Fascinating Capture Asia Femininity Exquisite Lipstick Heroines Hong Kong Cinematic Femme Scandalous Femme Fatale Mysterious Woman

Author:Tom Ford

“We're all forgotten sooner or later. But not films. That's all the memorial we should need or hope for.”

Needs Should Film Forgotten Sooner Or Later Memorial

Author:Burt Lancaster

“In Christ we are given the courage and strength to change the world”

World Given Christ Changing The World

Author:Michael W. Smith

“Ah, who will save me from existing? It's neither death nor life that I want.”

Want Save Me

Book:The Book of Disquietude: By Bernardo Soares, Assistant Bookkeeper in the City of Lisbon

Source: The Book of Disquietude: By Bernardo Soares, Assistant Bookkeeper in the City of Lisbon

“Self-confidence is inseparable from submission to the creedal order, and through that order, to the supreme authority expressed in that order. ... Deep individualism cannot exist except in relation to the highest authority. No inner discipline can operate without a charismatic institution, nor can such an institution survive without that supreme authority from a relation to whom self-confidence derives. Without an authority deeply installed, there is no foundation for individuality. Self-confidence thus expresses submission to supreme authority.”

Self Order Discipline Authority Highest Relation Institutions Foundation Individuality Self Confidence Supreme Individualism Submission Inseparable Charismatic

Author:Philip Rieff

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