Though weary, it is not tired: though pressed it is not straightened; though alarmed, it is not confounded; but as a living flame it forces itself upwards and securely passes through all.
Thomas a KempisLet not your peace rest in the utterances of men, for whether they put a good or bad construction on your conduct does not make you other than you are.
Thomas a KempisHe is truly great that is little in himself, and that maketh no account of any height of honors.
Thomas a Kempis