394 Quotes by Thomas à Kempis

A pure, sincere, and stable spirit is not distracted though it be employed in many works; for that it works all to the honor of God, and inwardly being still and quiet, seeks not itself in any thing it doth.

O Lord, Thou knowest that which is best for us; let this or that be done, as Thou shalt please. Give what Thou wilt, how much Thou wilt, and when Thou wilt. Deal with me as thou thinkest best. Place me where Thou wilt, and deal with me in all things just as Thou wilt. Behold, I am Thy servant, prepared for all things: I desire not to live unto myself, but unto Thee; and oh, that I could do it worthily and perfectly!

He will easily be content and at peace, whose conscience is pure.

A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns, and strive to equal or excel them. The bad he will by all means avoid.

A man of peace does more good than a very learned man.

Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good.

What difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself.

Wherever you go, you will always bear yourself about with you, and so you will always find yourself.

All men are frail; but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself.