A man who truly knows himself realizes his own worthlessness, and takes no pleasure in the praises of men.
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About Thomas a Kempis
Thomas a Kempis was German canon regular (c. 1380–1471). Thomas à Kempis was a German-Dutch Catholic canon regular of the Augustinians and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the best known Christian devotional books. His name means "Thomas of Kempen", Kempen, Germany, being his home town. Read more on Wikipedia →
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- Knowledge — The pursuit of learning, understanding, and intellectual growth