A Quote by Thomas a Kempis

Simplicity is the intention, purity in the affection; simplicity turns to God, purity unites with and enjoys him.

Thomas a Kempis

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Affection God Him Intention Purity Simplicity Turns Unites

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Thomas a Kempis
German - Priest
1380 - 1471

Simplicity and purity are the two wings by which a man is lifted above all earthly things. Simplicity is in the intention - purity in the affection. Simplicity tends to God, - purity apprehends and tastes Him.

Thomas a Kempis

Simplicity reaches out after God; purity discovers and enjoys Him.

Thomas a Kempis

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

Thomas a Kempis

Islam emphasized the internal purity of man that is achieved through the purity of the mind in realizing the Right and the purity of feelings through having the pure intention towards man, far away from the meanness of malevolence and hatred and through the purity of the movement that is not lunched except for the sake of justice, Good and life.

Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah

Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: one design, one desire: entire devotion to God.

John Wesley

Profound thought is conveyed in language of very great simplicity and purity.

Charlotte Mason

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.

Thomas a Kempis

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

Thomas a Kempis

Oh, to live even for a day in the full light of freedom, to breathe the free air of simplicity! Isn't that the highest purity?

Swami Vivekananda

As an individual, I think you have to find your own path. I like the simplicity and purity of Hinduism and many elements of Buddhism. These are all means of accessing spiritual energy.

Dave Davies

We must keep in mind that where the road is crooked, God makes it straight, and where our hearts are wounded, God makes us whole. As we open our hearts in purity and simplicity, admitting to God that we are completely powerless in the area of our problem, His illumination redeems us.

Marianne Williamson

The simplicity of the universe is very different from the simplicity of a machine. The simplicity of nature is not that which may be easily read but is inexhaustible. The last analysis can no wise be made.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

I've never had anyone define purity. You probably can't define purity. Purity is to live according to original design.

Josh McDowell

Simplicity. Simplicity. Simplicity. The three keys to a spiritual life.

Tom Shadyac

Simplicity is the character of the spring of life, costliness becomes its autumn; but a neatness and purity, like that of the snow-drop or lily of the valley, is the peculiar fascination of beauty, to which it lends enchantment, and gives what amiability is to the mind.