A man that is well ordered in his soul needeth little the unkind demeanor of worldly people nor yet their proud behavior.
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Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.Thomas à Kempis
An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
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
First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
Thomas à Kempis
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