Quotes by Thomas Kempis

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

#Thomas Kempis

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

#Thomas Kempis

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

#Thomas Kempis

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

#Thomas Kempis

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain...

#Thomas Kempis

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since...

#Anger, #Influence, #Wishes

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

#Praise

What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning...

#Prayer, #Religion

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

#Peace

Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old...

#Peace

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

#Perspective

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

#Purpose