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Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons.
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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Thou shalt rest sweetly if thy heart condemn thee not.
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If you seek Jesus in all things you will surely find Jesus. And if you seek yourself, you will surely find yourself, but only to your ruin.
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Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission and in the end it shall carry you.
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Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.
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