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The measure of every man’s virtue is best revealed in time of adversity - adversity that does not weaken a man but rather shows what he is.
Thomas a Kempis
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Thomas a Kempis
Died: 1471
Died: January 1
Catholic Priest
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Jacksonville
Florida
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Thomas Hammerlein
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Thomas Hämerken
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God evaluates by this criterion: How much love you invest in what you do is more important than how you do. The one who loves much is actually the one who does much.
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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.
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My child, it will be better for you if you accept my decisions without complaint. Do not ask me to defend my actions or to explain why one person is favored and another seems slighted. The answers to these questions go far beyond your comprehension.
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O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.
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All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing and His peace passing all understanding.
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Some people are tempted most strongly at the beginning of their spiritual life, others near the end. Some are troubled all their lives. Still others receive only light temptation. Such things are decided by God, and we can trust his wisdom.
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All earthly joy begins pleasantly, but at the end it gnaws and kills.
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Do not let your peace depend on what people say of you... True peace and joy is to be found in [Jesus] alone.
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Thou shalt ever joy at eventide if thou spend the day fruitfully.
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The highest in God's esteem are the lowest in their own.
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Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!
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Know all and you will pardon all.
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Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit.
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Carry the cross patiently, and with perfect submission and in the end it shall carry you.
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The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
Thomas a Kempis
The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.
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Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view.
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Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.
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If you can talk and it's convenient to talk, try to say things that edify.
Thomas a Kempis
Constantly choose rather to want less, than to have more.
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