A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.
Thomas a KempisIf thou may not continually gather thyself together, do it sometime at least once a day, morning or evening.
Thomas a KempisIf we live in peace ourselves, we in turn may bring peace to others. A peaceable man does more good than a learned one.
Thomas a KempisThere is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish, though he be king or pope.
Thomas a KempisHe will be with you also, all the way, that faithful God. Every morning when you awaken to the old and tolerable pain, at every mile of the hot uphill dusty road of tiring duty, on to the judgment seat, the same Christ there as ever, still loving you, still sufficient for you, even then. And then, on through all eternity.
Thomas a Kempis