But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often deceived and reap little or no benefit from their labor.
Thomas a Kempis
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And I pray thee, loving Jesus, that as Thou hast graciously given me to drink in with delight the words of Thy knowledge, so Thou wouldst mercifully grant me to attain one day to Thee, the fountain of all wisdom and to appear forever before Thy face. -
It's hard for me to imagine that some people in the CIA who had firsthand knowledge would be unable to recognize that this would be helpful information for a soldier's death. -
Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh. -
So no one should rely on television either for their knowledge of music or for news. There's just more going on. It's an adjunct to the written word, which I think is still the most important thing. -
The knowledge that makes us cherish innocence makes innocence unattainable.
More quotes by Thomas a Kempis
- Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.
- The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
- Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back.
- Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.
- What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?