How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
He will easily be content and at peace, whose conscience is pure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Inner peace comes from having a clear conscience.
This quote by Thomas A Kempis suggests that true contentment and tranquility arise from an untroubled conscience. When one is free from guilt and has acted with integrity, they can find peace within themselves, regardless of external circumstances.
Themes
ContentmentPeaceConscienceWisdomInner Peace
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a meditation class to emphasize the importance of a clear conscience for achieving inner peace.
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