394 Quotes by Thomas à Kempis

Too many instances there are of daring men, who by presuming to sound the deep things of religion, have cavilled and argued themselves out of all religion.

If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier.

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.

Let not therefore thy heart be troubled, neither let it fear. Trust in me, and put thy confidence in my mercy. When thou thinkest thyself farthest off from me, oftentimes I am nearest unto thee. When thou countest almost all to be lost, then oftentimes the greatest gain of reward is close at hand. All is not lost, when any thing falleth out contrary. Thou oughtest not to judge according to present feeling; nor so to take any grief, or give thyself over to it.

He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well.

A book has but one voice, but it does not instruct everyone alike.

Ah, Lord God, thou holy lover of my soul, when thou comest into my heart, all that is within me shall rejoice.

Do what lieth in thy power, and God will assist in thy good will.

The devil does not tempt unbelievers and sinners who are already his own.