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But when he (man) shall have been taken from sight, he quickly
goes also out of mind.
[Lat., Cum autem sublatus fuerit ab oculis, etiam cito transit a
mente.]
Topic: Absence
Source: Imitation of Christ (bk. I, ch. XXIII, 1)
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When a man is out of sight, it is not too long before he is out of mind.
Topic: Absence
Source: None
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Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.
Topic: Anger
Source: None
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Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. -Thomas a Kempis.
Topic: Anger
Source: None
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He is truly great who hath a great charity.
Topic: Charity
Source: Imitation of Christ (bk. I, ch. III), (Dibdin's translation)
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In things essential, unity; in doubtful, liberty; in all things,
charity.
[Lat., In necessasariis, unitas; In dubiis, libertas; in omnibus,
caritas.]
Topic: Charity
Source: Imitation of Christ (bk. I, ch. III), (Dibdin's translation)
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All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights
to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet,
His comforts refreshing; and His peace passing all understanding.
Topic: Christ
Source: Imitation of Christ (bk. II, ch. I), (Dibdin's translation)
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For these attacks do not contribute to make us frail but rather
show us to be what we are.
Topic: Circumstance
Source: Imitation of Christ, (Dibdin's translation)
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Know all and you will pardon all.
Topic: Forgiveness
Source: Imitation of Christ
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Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
Topic: Forgiveness
Source: Imitation of Christ
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O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.
[Lat., O quam cito transit gloria mundi.]
Topic: Glory
Source: Imitation of Christ (bk. I, ch. III, 6)
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A lover of Jesus and of the truth . . . can lift himself above
himself in spirit.
[Lat., Amator Jesu et veritatis . . . potest se . . . elevare
supra seipsum in spiritu.]
Topic: Growth
Source: Imitation of Christ (II, 1)
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it is much safer to obey than to rule.
Topic: Leadership
Source: None
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The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
Topic: Obedience
Source: None
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We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are.
Topic: Perspective
Source: None
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Activate yourself to duty by remembering your position, who you are, and what you have obliged yourself to be.
Topic: Politics / Government
Source: None
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It is much safer to obey, than to govern.
Topic: Politics / Government
Source: None
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Know all and you will pardon all.
Topic: Proverbs
Source: Imitation of Christ
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There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
Topic: Proverbs
Source: Imitation of Christ
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