Quotation Listing
Thomas a Kempis
- If you bear the cross gladly, it will bear you.
- Thomas à Kempis, Of the Imitation of Christ, (xii.5)
Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, New York: Oxford University Press, 1979. 546.
- Love is a great thing, and good in every way. It alone makes heavy burdens light, and bears happy and sad things equally. It endures hardships with ease, and makes bitter things taste flavorful and sweet.
- Thomas à Kempis, Of the Imitation of Christ
Source: The Complete Book of Wedding Toasts New York: Arden Book Company, 2000.
- Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.
- Thomas à Kempis, Of the Imitation of Christ
Source: The Complete Book of Wedding Toasts New York: Arden Book Company, 2000.
- Love knows no measure, but is endlessly fervent. It fears no burden or labor, complains of no impossibility, but believes all things are possible. Love is swift, pure, meek, joyous and glad, strong, patient, faithful, wise, and forbearing.
- Thomas à Kempis, Of the Imitation of Christ
Source: The Complete Book of Wedding Toasts New York: Arden Book Company, 2000.
- Love is steadfast, and, even when life becomes difficult, love perseveres, for without some sorrow or pain, we cannot live in love.
- Thomas à Kempis, Of the Imitation of Christ
Source: The Complete Book of Wedding Toasts New York: Arden Book Company, 2000.