Thomas à Kempis

Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471)

"Happy and wise is he who endeavors to be during his life as he wishes to be found at his death."

• From The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis translated by L. Sherley-Price (Penguin, 1972).

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Thomas à Kempis

Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)

"Levity of heart and neglect of our faults make us insensible to the proper sorrows of the soul, and we often engage in empty laughter when we should rightly weep."

• From The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis translated by L. Sherley-Price (Penguin, 1972).

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Thomas à Kempis

Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471)

"A good man always finds cause for grief and tears; for whether he considers himself or his neighbors, he knows that no man lives without trouble in this life."

• From The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis translated by L. Sherley-Price (Penguin, 1972).

Take a look at other medieval quotes, HERE.

Check out more quote about religion, HERE.

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