To account nothing of one’s self, and to think always kindl… - Thomas à Kempis

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To account nothing of one’s self, and to think always kindly and highly of others, this is great and perfect wisdom.

Thomas à Kempis

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Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380 – 25 July 1471) was a German medieval Christian monk and author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the best known Christian books on devotion.

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Alternative Names: Thomas von Kempen • Thomas Hammerlein • Thomas Hemerken • Thomas Hämerken • Malleolus • Thomas a Kempis • Thomas von Kempen à Kempis • Hämerkin • Hämmerlein • Thomas Haemerkken

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Arise, begin this very moment, and say, “Now is the time to do: now is the time to fight, now is the proper time for amendment.”

Homo proponit, sed Deus disponit.

. . . dost thou seek for thyself rest and joy? Thou art wrong, thou art wrong, if thou seekest aught but to suffer tribulations, for this whole mortal life is full of miseries, and set round with crosses.

To account nothing of one’s self, and to think always kindly and highly of others, this is great and perfect wisdom. - Thomas à Kempis

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