Thomas a Kempis Quotes About Humility

Quotes about: Humility

• He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.

  Thomas a Kempis

  Mean, Humility, Men

• 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

• Study to do another's will rather than thine own. Choose ever to have less rather than more. Seek ever the lower place and to be subject to all; ever wish and pray that the will of God may be perfectly done in thee and in all. Behold such a man enters the bounds of peace and calm.

  Thomas a Kempis

  Humility, Men, Wish

• If thou wilt receive profit, read with humility, simplicity and faith, and seek not at any time the fame of being learned.

  Thomas a Kempis

  Humility, Simplicity, Fame

  Thomas a Kempis, James Jones (1842). “The Following of Christ...”, p.15

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

  Thomas a Kempis

  God, Learning, Humble

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