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Thomas à Kempis Quotes: A man who truly knows himself realizes his own worthlessness, and takes no pleasure in the praises of men.
         

A man who truly knows himself realizes his own worthlessness, and takes no pleasure in the praises of men.


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If thou art willing to suffer no adversity, how wilt thou be the friend of Christ?



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Jesus has now many lovers of the heavenly kingdom but few bearers of His cross.



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Those who attempt to search into the majesty of God will be overwhelmed with His Glory!



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