394 Quotes by Thomas à Kempis

First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

It is the triumph over one's own nature that means full victory; for when a man has himself under control so that every desire submits to reason and reason submits to me, then he is really victorious over self, and is master of the world.

Often I am not where I am, but where my thoughts lead me.

Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.

In judging of others, a man laboreth in vain, often erreth and easily sinneth; but in judging and examining himself, he always laboreth fruitfully.

Today the man is here; tomorrow he is gone. And when he is 'out of sight', quickly also is he out of mind.

Watch for good times to retreat into yourself. Frequently meditate on how good God is to you.

Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing stronger, nothing higher, nothing wider, nothing more pleasant, nothing fuller or better in heaven or earth; for love is born of God.

Love is mighty power, a great and complete good. Love alone lightens every burden, and makes the rough places smooth.