Arise, begin this very moment, and say, “Now is the time to… - Thomas à Kempis

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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.”

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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Pen Names: Tomáš Hemerken Kempenský

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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The greatest saints used to avoid as far as they could the company of men, and chose to live in secret with God.

Of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.

If thou desire to profit, read with humility, simplicity, and faithfulness; nor even desire the repute of learning.

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.” - Thomas à Kempis

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