We would willingly have others perfect, and yet we amend not our own faults. We would have others severely corrected and will not be corrected ourselves. The large liberty of others displeases us, and yet we will not have our own desires denied us. We will have others kept under by strict laws, but in no sort will ourselves be restrained. And thus it appears how seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas a KempisPurity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.
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 KempisRenounce all things, and thou shalt find all things; give up thy lust, and thou shalt find rest.
Thomas a KempisStudy, therefore, to withdraw the love of your soul from all things that are visible, and turn it to things that are invisible.
Thomas a Kempis