The hour is not past. Why will you put off your resolution? Arise, begin this very moment, and say, “Now is the time to do. Now is the time to fight. Now is the proper time for amendment.” Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “The more a man has unity…”
The more a man has unity and simplicity in himself, the more things and the deeper things he understands, and that without labor, because he receives the light and understanding from above. Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “Many are secretly seeking their own ends…”
Many are secretly seeking their own ends in what they do, yet know it not. They seem to live in good peace of mind so long as things go well with them, and according to their desires, but if their desires be frustrated, immediately they are shaken and displeased. Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “God is able to do more…”
God is able to do more than man can understand. Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “Our dependance upon God…”
Our dependance upon God ought to be so entire and absolute that we should never think it necessary, in any kind of distress to seek out human consolations. Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “If we would put some slight stress…”
If we would put some slight stress on ourselves at the beginning, then afterwards we should be able to do all things with ease and joy. Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “The man of inner life is…”
The man of inner life is easily aware of himself, since he is never totally absorbed in outward affairs. Therefore, his exterior occupations and necessary activities do not distract him, and he adjusts himself to things as they come. The man whose inner life is well-ordered, is not bothered by strange and troublesome ways of others. A man is blocked […]
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “The humble knowledge of thyself…”
The humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than the deepest search after science. Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
Thomas a Kempis Quote – “If you wish to grow in your spiritual life…”
If you wish to grow in your spiritual life, you must not allow yourself to be caught up in the workings of the world. You must find time alone, away from the noise and confusion, away from the allure of power and wealth. Thomas a Kempis (circa 1379 – 1471)
