� It is vanity, too, to covet honours, and to lift up ourselves on high...It is vanity, to love that which quickly passeth away and not to hasten where eternal joy abideth � � Thomas a Kempis

� At the least, bear patiently, if thou canst not joyfully. And although thou be very unwilling to hear it, and feel indignation, yet check thyself, and suffer no unadvised word to come forth from thy lips, whereby the little ones may be offended. Soon the storm which hath been raised shall be stilled, and inward grief shall be sweetened by returning grace. � � Thomas a Kempis

� If you wish to draw profit, read with humility, simplicity, and faith, and never with the design of gaining a reputation for learning. � � Thomas a Kempis