Of two evils we must always choose the least.
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First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.Thomas à Kempis
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.
Thomas à Kempis
Jesus hath many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He hath many seekers of comfort, but few of tribulation. He findeth many companions of His table, but few of His fasting. All desire to rejoice with Him, few are willing to undergo anything for His sake. Many follow Jesus that they may eat of His loaves, but few that they may drink of the cup of His passion. Many are astonished at His miracles, few follow after the shame of His Cross. Many love Jesus so long as no adversities happen to them. Many praise Him and bless Him, so long as they receive any comforts from Him. But if Jesus hide Himself and withdraw a little while, they fall either into complaining or into too great dejection of mind.
Thomas à Kempis
Sometimes thou shalt be forsaken of God, sometimes thou shalt be troubled by thy neighbors and what is more, oftentimes thou shalt be wearisome even to thyself. Neither canst thou be delivered or eased by any remedy or comfort but so long as it pleaseth.
Thomas à Kempis
A disciple once complained, 'You tell us stories, but you never reveal their meaning to us.' The master replied, 'How would you like it if someone offered you fruit and then chewed it up for you before giving it to you' If your heart is straight with God, then every creature will be to you a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine.
Thomas à Kempis
Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!
Thomas a Kempis
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