394 Quotes by Thomas à Kempis

To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.

Carefully avoid in yourself those things which distrub you in others.

Be thankful for the smallest blessing, and you will be worthy to receive greater.

Forasmuch as many people study more to have knowledge than to live well therefore ofttimes they err and bring forth little fruit or none.

If you desire to know or learn anything to your advantage, then take delight in being unknown and unregarded. A true understanding and humble estimate of oneself is the highest and most valuable of all lessons.

May not be your peace in the mouth of the men; since no matter if they thing good or bad about you, you should not be a different man because of that.

A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.

When comfort is withdrawn, do not be cast down, but humbly and patiently await the visitation of God. He is able and powerful to give you more grace and more spiritual comfort than you first had.

The more the flesh is wasted by affliction, so much more is the Spirit strengthened by inward grace.