394 Quotes by Thomas à Kempis

Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

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

We should have much more peace if we would not busy ourselves with the sayings and doings of others.

Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons.

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

O Lord, you know what is best for me. Let this or that be done, as you please. Give what you will, how much you will, and when you will.

Occasions of adversity best discover how great virtue or strength each one hath. For occasions do not make a man frail, but they show what he is.

What thou art, that thou art.