Thomas a Kempis
Thomas a Kempis
Thomas à Kempis, C.R.S.A.; c. 1380 – 25 July 1471) was a Dutch canon regular of the late medieval period and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the most popular and best known Christian books on devotion. His name means Thomas "of Kempen", his hometown, and in German he is known as Thomas von Kempen. He also is known by various spellings of his family name: Thomas Haemerken; Thomas Hammerlein; Thomas Hemerken and Thomas Hämerken...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionClergyman
CountryGermany
Thomas a Kempis quotes about
How quickly passes away the glory of this world.
Of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.
easily peace whose
He will easily be content and at peace, whose conscience is pure.
softball heart evil
It is no little wisdom for you to keep yourself in silence and in good peace when evil words are spoken to you, and to turn your heart to God and not to be troubled with the judgment of others.
overcoming habit
Habit is overcome by habit.
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If you carry your cross joyfully, it will carry you.
humility understanding honor
It is better to have but little knowledge with humility and understanding, than great learning which might make you proud. For a person's merits are not to be estimated by having many visions, or by knowledge of the bible, or by being placed in a higher position; but by being grounded in true humility, and by seeking always, purely, and entirely, the honor of God.
redemption salvation crosses
Salvation by the cross. [Lat., In cruce salus.]
overcoming habit
Habit is overcome by habit. [Lat., Consuetudo consuetudine vincitur.]
humility men wish
Study to do another's will rather than thine own. Choose ever to have less rather than more. Seek ever the lower place and to be subject to all; ever wish and pray that the will of God may be perfectly done in thee and in all. Behold such a man enters the bounds of peace and calm.
humble understanding desire
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.
humility simplicity fame
If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.
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Our own opinion of ourselves should be lower than that formed by others, for we have a better chance at our imperfections.
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The better you understand yourself the less cause you will find to love yourself.