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The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
Thomas a Kempis
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Thomas a Kempis
Died: 1471
Died: January 1
Catholic Priest
Clergyman
Philosopher
Poet
Theologian
Writer
Jacksonville
Florida
Thomas von Kempen
Thomas Haemerkken
Thomas Hammerlein
Thomas Hemerken
Thomas Hämerken
Malleolus
Thomas a Kempis
Thomas von Kempen à Kempis
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Laid
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Dispose thyself to patience rather than to comfort, and to the bearing of the cross rather than to gladness.
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How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
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The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own.
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May not be your peace in the mouth of the men since no matter if they thing good or bad about you, you should not be a different man because of that.
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The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from being the joke and scorn of fortune.
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Out of sight, out of mind. The absent are always in the wrong.
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Cling, therefore, to Jesus in life and death trust yourself to the glory of Him who alone can help you when all others fail.
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First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
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