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Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.
Thomas a Kempis
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Thomas a Kempis
Died: 1471
Died: January 1
Catholic Priest
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Jacksonville
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Be thankful for the smallest blessing and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest, and simple graces as especial favors. If you remember the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem small or mean.
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The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own.
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Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission and in the end it shall carry you.
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Love is a great thing, a good above all others, which alone maketh every burden light.
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Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.
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If thou hadst a good conscience thou wouldst not greatly fear death.
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