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If thou hadst simplicity and purity, thou wouldst be able to comprehend all things without error, and behold them without danger. The pure heart safely pervades not only heaven, but hell.
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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The end of all is death and man's life passeth away suddenly as a shadow.
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If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.
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A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.
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Love alone makes heavy burdens light and bears in equal balance things pleasing and displeasing. Love bears a heavy burden and does not feel it, and love makes bitter things tasteful and sweet.
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Christ willed to suffer and be despised and do you dare complain of the same? Christ had adversaries and backbiters and do you wish to have all men your friends and benefactors? When shall your patience attain her crown if no adversity befalls you? If you are willing to suffer naught that is against you, how will you be the friend of Christ?
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O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.
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If thou be not busy for thyself now, who shall be busy for thee in time to come?
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He rides pleasantly enough whom the grace of God carries.
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