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

Without the way, there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without...

Without the way, there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without...

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other...

If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other...

Life without a purpose is a languid, drifting thing; every day we ought to review...

Life without a purpose is a languid, drifting thing; every day we ought to review...

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...

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

FIRST keep thyself in peace, and then shalt thou be able to be a peacemaker...

FIRST keep thyself in peace, and then shalt thou be able to be a peacemaker...

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

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

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?

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

Blessed are the ears that hear the pulse of the divine whisperer, and give no...

Blessed are the ears that hear the pulse of the divine whisperer, and give no...

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

War has been more common than peace, and extended periods of peace have been rare...

War has been more common than peace, and extended periods of peace have been rare...

You may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one. I hope some...

You may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one. I hope some...