Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.
More Quotes from Thomas à Kempis:
You are a man, not God you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant state of virtue, when this was not possible even for an angel of heaven, nor for the first man in the Garden.Thomas à Kempis
Who is so wise as to have a perfect knowledge of all things Therefore trust not too much to thine own opinion, but be ready also to hear the opinion of others. Thought thine own opinion be good, yet if for the love of God thou foregoest it, and followest that of another, thou shalt the more profit thereby.
Thomas à Kempis
First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
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Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.
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If thou bear the Cross cheerfully, it will bear thee.
Thomas à Kempis
If thy heart were right, then every creature would be a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine. There is no creature so small and abject, but it reflects the goodness of God.
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