At the day of judgment, we shall not be asked what we have read, but what we have done. — Thomas a Kempis
An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning. — Thomas a Kempis
Activate yourself to duty by remembering your position, who you are, and what you have obliged yourself to be. — Thomas a Kempis
A man is hindered and distracted in proportion as he draws outward things to himself. — Thomas a Kempis
Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature. — Thomas a Kempis
Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety. — Thomas a Kempis
If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be.. — Thomas a Kempis
What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer. — Thomas a Kempis
If you cast away one cross, you will certainly find another, and perhaps a heavier. — Thomas a Kempis
If you bear the cross unwillingly, you make it a burden, and load yourself more heavily; but you must bear it. — Thomas a Kempis
There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish, though he be king or pope. — Thomas a Kempis
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. — Thomas a Kempis