394 Quotes by Thomas à Kempis

If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.

Study, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible.

A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing; Every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves: This day let me make a sound beginning, for what we have hitherto done is naught!

The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger.

Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum

Renounce all things, and thou shalt find all things; give up thy lust, and thou shalt find rest.

Endeavor to be always patient of the faults and imperfections of others; for thou hast many faults and imperfections of thine own that require forbearance. If thou art not able to make thyself that which thou wishest, how canst thou expect to mold another in conformity to thy will?

In judging others a man laboreth in vain; he often erreth, and easily falleth into sin; but in judging and examining himself he always laboreth to good purpose.

Be at peace with yourself first and then you will be able to bring peace to others.