How sweet it is to love, and to be dissolved, and as it were to bathe myself in thy love.
Thomas a KempisIf you bear the cross unwillingly, you make it a burden, and load yourself more heavily; but you must bear it.
Thomas a KempisThe more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does.
Thomas a KempisTrust not to friends and kindred, neither do thou put off the care of thy soul's welfare til hereafter; for men will sooner forget thee than thou art aware of.
Thomas a KempisOne who views thing as they are in reality, and not as they are said or thought to be, is truly wise, taught by God rather than by other persons
Thomas a KempisChrist willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters; and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?
Thomas a Kempis