Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. Thomas a Kempis on anger
The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid. Thomas a Kempis on architecture
Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back. Thomas a Kempis on courage
Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it. Thomas a Kempis on faith
What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow? Thomas a Kempis on future
Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it. Thomas a Kempis on intelligence
An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning. Thomas a Kempis on knowledge
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. Thomas a Kempis on knowledge
An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning. Thomas a Kempis on learning
Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible. Thomas a Kempis on love
All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it. Thomas a Kempis on men
All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it. Thomas a Kempis on patience
First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. Thomas a Kempis on peace
He will easily be content and at peace, whose conscience is pure. Thomas a Kempis on peace
Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God. Thomas a Kempis on peace
What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow? Thomas a Kempis on sad
Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible. Thomas a Kempis on strength
Without the way, there is no going without the truth, there is no knowing without the life, there is no living. Thomas a Kempis on truth
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. Thomas à Kempis on change
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. Thomas à Kempis on identity