Thomas à Kempis Quotes

If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.

Thomas à Kempis

• God
• Desire
• Find
• Acceptance
• Upset

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• If God were our one and only desire we would not be so easily upset when our opinions do not find outside acceptance.

  

  Thomas à Kempis
  • God
  • Desire
  • Find