Thomas a Kempis God Quotations

An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.

Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.

It is much safer to be subject than it is to command. Many live in obedience more from necessity than from love. Such become discontented and dejected on the slightest pretext; they will never gain peace of mind unless they subject themselves wholeheartedly for the love of God.

Man proposes, but God disposes. [Lat., Nam homo proponit, sed Deus disponit.]

God deceiveth thee not.

There is no creature so small and abject, that it representeth not the goodness of God.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

He rides pleasantly enough whom the grace of God carries.

Let nothing disturb thee, Let nothing affright thee; All passeth away: God only shall stay. Patience wins all: Who hath God, needeth nothing; For God is his All.

All is vanity but to love God and serve Him.

Man proposes, but God disposes.

You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant state of virtue, when this was not possible even for an angel of Heaven, nor for the first man in the Garden?

The intention which is fixed on God as its only end will keep people steady in their purposes, and deliver them from being the joke and scorn of fortune.

A humble knowledge of ourselves is a surer way to God than is the search for depth of learning.

He does much who loves God much, and he does much who does his deed well.

God is able to do more than man can understand.