Thomas Kempis Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Kempis.

Thomas Kempis was a German-Dutch monk and author, born in Kempen, Germany around 1380. He entered the monastery of Mount St. Agnes near Zwolle, Netherlands, and spent his life as a member of the Augustinian canons. Kempis is best known for his work "The Imitation of Christ," a spiritual classic that has been widely read and translated throughout the centuries. His writings emphasized the importance of inner devotion, humility, and the imitation of Christ's teachings. Thomas Kempis died in 1471, leaving a lasting impact on Christian spirituality.

Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it. and never

Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it. and never destroy it.

If the truth shall have made thee free, thou shalt not care

If the truth shall have made thee free, thou shalt not care for the vain words of men

He will be with you also, all the way, that faithful God. Ev

He will be with you also, all the way, that faithful God. Every morning when you awaken to the old and tolerable pain, at every mile of the hot uphill dusty road of tiring duty, on to the judgment seat, the same Christ there as ever, still loving you, still sufficient for you, even then. And then, on through all eternity.

Wherever you go, you will always bear yourself about with yo

Wherever you go, you will always bear yourself about with you, and so you will always find yourself.

Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never ha

Anyone who thinks hard work will never hurt you has never had to pay to have it done. Jesus now has many lovers of his Heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of his cross.

You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can

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?

No one is qualified to converse in public except those conte

No one is qualified to converse in public except those contented to do without such conversation.

Many deceive themselves, imagining they'll find happiness in

Many deceive themselves, imagining they'll find happiness in change.

Bear the Cross cheerfully and it will bear you.

Bear the Cross cheerfully and it will bear you.

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.

Pass no rash condemnation on other peoples words or actions.

Everywhere I have sought rest and not found it, except sitti

Everywhere I have sought rest and not found it, except sitting in a corner by myself with a little book.

He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the

He has great tranquillity of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men.

When a man is out of sight, it is not too long before he is

When a man is out of sight, it is not too long before he is out of mind.

The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repa

The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.

We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who

We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are.

Love is swift, sincere, pious, joyful, generous, strong, pat

Love is swift, sincere, pious, joyful, generous, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long-suffering, courageous, and never seeking its own; for wheresoever a person seeketh his own, there he falleth from love.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peac

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simpli

Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.

Permit no hour to go by without it due improvement.

Permit no hour to go by without it due improvement.

Love makes everything that is heavy light.

Love makes everything that is heavy light.