Thomas a Kempis Quotes About Understanding

Quotes about: Understanding

• It is better to have but little knowledge with humility and understanding, than great learning which might make you proud. For a person's merits are not to be estimated by having many visions, or by knowledge of the bible, or by being placed in a higher position; but by being grounded in true humility, and by seeking always, purely, and entirely, the honor of God.

  Thomas a Kempis

  Humility, Understanding, Honor

• If you desire to know or learn anything to your advantage, then take delight in being unknown and unregarded. A true understanding and humble estimate of oneself is the highest and most valuable of all lessons.

  Thomas a Kempis

  Humble, Understanding, Desire

• Caution is crediting, and reserve in speaking, and in revealing one's self to but very few, are the best securities both of a good understanding with the world, and of the inward peace of our own minds.

  Thomas a Kempis

  Self, Understanding, Mind

• 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.

  Thomas a Kempis

  Sweet, Understanding, Comfort

  "Imitation of Christ". Book by Thomas a Kempis, Book II, Chapter I,

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