“A wise and good man will turn examples of all sorts to his own advantage. The good he will make his patterns, and strive to equal or excel them. The bad he will by all means avoid.”
Quote by Thomas a Kempis
Author
Thomas a Kempis
Thomas a Kempis (1380 - July 25, 1471) was a German canon, known for his spiritual writings. He is best known for his work 'The Imitation of Christ,' which has had a profound impact on Christian thought and practice. more
You May Also Like
“All men are frail; but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself.”
“Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.”
Source: The Art of Worldly Wisdom
“He is truly great that is little in himself, and that maketh no account of any height of honors.”
Source: Moody Classics Complete Set: Includes 19 Classics of the Faith in a Single Volume
“Man proposes, but God disposes. [Lat., Nam homo proponit, sed Deus disponit.]”
“Habit is overcome by habit. [Lat., Consuetudo consuetudine vincitur.]”
Source: The Imitation of Christ; Or, the Ecclesiastical Music