kempis Quotes

“Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.”

“Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back.”

“All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.”

“The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.”

“What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?”

“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.”

“Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.”

“An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.”