Quotes By Thomas A Kempis

Activate yourself to duty by remembering your position, who you are, and what you have obliged yourself to be.

An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

It is much safer to obey than to rule.

A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.

Out of sight, out of mind. The absent are always in the wrong.

Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise not blame.

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.

Of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.

Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.