Quote of the day, Aug. 24

Thomas à Kempis, on peace

“In omnibus requiem quaesivi, et nusquam inveni nisi in angulo cum libro.”

(Everywhere I have sought peace and not found it, except in a corner with a book.)

Quote of the day, Oct. 5

Thomas à Kempis, from The Imitation of Christ (1427)

“How quickly passes away the glory of the world.”