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Our own opinion of ourselves should be lower than that formed by others, for we have a better chance at our imperfections.
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
Hämerkin
Hämmerlein
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What difference does it make to you what someone else becomes, or says, or does? You do not need to answer for others, only for yourself.
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The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.
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The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
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The enemy is more easily overcome if he be not suffered to enter the door of our hearts, but be resisted without the gate at his first knock.
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The end of all is death and man's life passeth away suddenly as a shadow.
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Whatever you do, do it with intelligence, and keep the end in view.
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If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.
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When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.
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Love is a mighty power, a great and complete good. Love alone lightens every burden, and makes rough places smooth. It bears every hardship as though it were nothing, and renders all bitterness sweet and acceptable.
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What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?
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Blessed are the simple, for they shall have much peace.
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Ah, Lord God, thou holy lover of my soul, when thou comest into my heart, all that is within me shall rejoice.
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Love flies, runs, and rejoices it is free and nothing can hold it back.
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