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List of Thomas a Kempis Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 311 inspiring quotes by Thomas a Kempis.

About Thomas a Kempis

  • Born: 1380
  • Died: July 25, 1471
  • Occupation: Canon
    • Is a man one whit the better because he is grown great in other men's esteem?
    Greatness Men Esteem
    All is vanity but to love god and serve him.
    Vanity God Love
    And when he is out of sight, quickly also he is out of mind.
    Sight Mind Forgetfulness
    Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen de duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum
    Two Evil Minus
    The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
    Foundation Architecture Building
    Seek not to know who said this or that, but take note of what has been said.
    Notes Said Knows
    For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if thou, lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.
    God Wise Strong
    Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.
    Patience Comfort Crosses
    Why seekest thou rest, since thou art born to labor? [lat., cur quaeris quietem, quam natus sis ad laborem?]
    Art Born Labor
    The end of all is death and man's life passeth away suddenly as a shadow.
    Death Men Shadow
    Learned arguments do not make a man holy and righteous, whereas a good life makes him dear to god.
    Good Life Men Holy
    At the least bear patiently, if thou canst not joyfully.
    Bears Patient Be Patient
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