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Thomas a Kempis Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Germany
  • Born: Jan 1, 1380
  • Died: Jul 25, 1471

Thomas à Kempis, C.R.S.A. was a German canon regular of the late medieval period and the most probable author of The Imitation of Christ, which is one of the best known Christian books on devotion. His name means "Thomas of Kempen", his hometown, and in German he is known as Thomas von Kempen. He also is known by various spellings of his family name: Thomas Haemerkken; Thomas Hammerlein; Thomas Hemerken and Thomas Hämerken.

Without the way, there is no going without the truth, there is no knowing without the life, there is no living. truth

Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it. faith & intelligence

An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning. knowledge & learning

Wait for the Lord. Behave yourself manfully, and be of good courage. Do not be faithless, but stay in your place and do not turn back. courage

But because many endeavor to get knowledge rather than to live well, they are often deceived and reap little or no benefit from their labor. knowledge

What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow? future & sad

Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God. peace

He will easily be content and at peace, whose conscience is pure. peace

The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid. architecture

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. peace

Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. anger

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it. men & patience

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