Thomas à Kempis - Peace Quotes

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First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

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Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God.

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The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does.

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If thou seek rest in this life, how wilt them then attain to the everlasting rest? Dispose not thyself for much rest, but for great patience. Seek true peace — not in earth, but in heaven; not in men, nor in any other creature, but in God alone.

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Let not your peace rest in the utterances of men, for whether they put a good or bad construction on your conduct does not make you other than you are.

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All the glory and beauty of Christ are manifested within, and there He delights to dwell; His visits there are frequent, His condescension amazing, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and the peace that He brings passeth all understanding.

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Do not let your peace depend on what people say of you... True peace and joy is to be found in [Jesus] alone.

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Count not thyself to have found true peace, if thou hast felt no grief; nor that then all is well if thou hast no adversary; nor that this is perfect, if all things fall out according to thy desire.

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If you wish to live in peace and harmony with others, you must learn to discipline yourself in many ways.

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The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger.

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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.

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Do not try to find a place free from temptations and troubles. Rather, seek a peace that endures even when you are beset by various temptations and tried by much adversity.

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