“We must live in charity with all men, but familiarity with them is not desirable. It sometimes happens that someone personally unknown to us enjoys a high reputation, but that when we meet him, we are not impressed. Similarly, we sometimes imagine that our company is pleasing, when in reality we offend others by our ill behaviour.”
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The Imitation of Christ
Written by Thomas à Kempis, this classic Christian text offers profound insights into the spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of humility, self-denial, and the pursuit of divine grace. The book is divided into four books, each focusing on different aspects of spiritual growth and the imitation of Christ's character. more
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