Thomas a Kempis

There is no man in this world without some manner of tribulation or anguish though he be king or pope.

A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer road to God than a deep searching of the sciences.

Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God’s sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.

Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.