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No man doth safely rule, but he that hath learned gladly to obey.
Thomas a Kempis
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Thomas a Kempis
Died: 1471
Died: January 1
Catholic Priest
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Philosopher
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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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The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
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Salvation by the cross. [Lat., In cruce salus.]
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He is truly great that is great in charity. He is truly great that is little in himself, and maketh no account of any height of honor. And he is truly learned that doeth the will of God, and forsaketh his own will.
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Always be ready always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared.
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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.
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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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Few spirits are made better by the pain and languor of sickness as few great pilgrims become eminent saints.
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Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!
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Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from grace.
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No confict is so severe as his who labors to subdue himself.
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