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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.
— Thomas a Kempis
Tags: than, well, live, knowledge

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Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.
— Thomas a Kempis
Tags: blame, brainy, great, heart
Oh, how swiftly the glory of the world passes away!
— Thomas a Kempis
Tags: away, how, glory, world
A humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
— Thomas a Kempis
Tags: humble, knowledge, learning, god
Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.
— Thomas a Kempis
Tags: wings, simplicity, man, nature
I would far rather feel remorse than know how to define it.
— Thomas a Kempis
Tags: far, how, know, feel
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