Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it. -Thomas a Kempis Intelligence
Without the way, there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; without the life, there is no living. -Thomas a Kempis Truth
But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often deceived and reap little or no benefit from their labor. -Thomas a Kempis Knowledge
Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature. -Thomas a Kempis Nature
Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible. -Thomas a Kempis Strength
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. -Thomas a Kempis Anger
Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back. -Thomas a Kempis Courage
A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning. -Thomas a Kempis Learning
A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning. -Thomas a Kempis Knowledge
