Quote by Thomas Kempis

Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.

Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only t

Summary

This quote suggests that peace and happiness are desirable goals, but they cannot be attained without putting in effort and hard work. Simply desiring or longing for peace and happiness is not enough; one must be willing to exert themselves and work diligently towards achieving these states of being. It emphasizes the idea that true contentment and fulfillment come from actively engaging in the necessary work and actions that lead to peace and happiness.

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Peace

By Thomas Kempis

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