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Thomas à Kempis

Thomas à Kempis

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The humble knowledge of oneself is a safer path to God than the path of science.

Thomas à Kempis

Thomas à Kempis

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If we were to eliminate one vice every year, we would soon become perfect.

Just as the eyes are made for astronomy, the ears are made for perceiving the movements of harmony.

It is not in men, but in the things themselves, that we must seek the truth.

If the semblance of virtue could be seen, it would enamor everyone.

Cold and tasteless is solace when not wrapped in some remedy.

In all things, natural and human, the origin is the most sublime.

There is one kind of virtue, but many kinds of evil.