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Kempis, Netherlands
In silence and in stillness a devout soul maketh progress, and learneth the mysteries of Holy Scripture.
The fashion of this world passeth away and I would fain occupy myself with the things that are abiding.
To account nothing of one’s self, and to think always kindly and highly of others, this is great and perfect wisdom.
Marcus Aurelius·180 ADSo remember this principle when something threatens to cause you pain: the thing itself was no misfortune at all; to endure it and prevail is great good fortune.
Thomas à KempisMy Son, patience and humility in adversities are more pleasing to Me than much comfort and devotion in prosperity.
Thomas à KempisYet, notwithstanding, temptations turn greatly unto our profit, even though they be great and hard to bear; for through them we are humbled, purified, instructed. All Saints have passed through much tribulation and temptation, and have profited thereby.
