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

Quote by Thomas Kempis

Topics: Simplicity Quotes

The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.

The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.

At the Day of Judgment, we shall not be asked what we have read, but...

At the Day of Judgment, we shall not be asked what we have read, but...

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

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

Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he...

Occasions do not make a man either strong or weak but they show what he...

But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often...

But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often...

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.

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

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

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

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

Keep yourself a stranger and pilgrim upon earth, to whom the affairs of this world...

Keep yourself a stranger and pilgrim upon earth, to whom the affairs of this world...

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

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

If the truth shall have made thee free, thou shalt not care for the vain...

If the truth shall have made thee free, thou shalt not care for the vain...

I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it.

I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it.

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

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

In the holy Scriptures, truth is to be looked for rather than fair phrases

In the holy Scriptures, truth is to be looked for rather than fair phrases

Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself.

Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself.

[Christ] was willing to suffer wrongs and to be despised, and do you dare to...

[Christ] was willing to suffer wrongs and to be despised, and do you dare to...

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?

The future is no place to place your better days.

The future is no place to place your better days.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help...

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help...

With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.

With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.

The government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian...

The government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian...