2 Quotes by Kempis 1380-1471 Thomas

A man who truly knows himself realizes his own worthlessness, and takes no pleasure in the praises of men.

The rich of this world will vanish like smoke, and no memory of their past pleasures will remain. But even in their lifetime they do not enjoy them without bitterness, weariness and fear, for the very things whence they derive their pleasures often carry with them the seeds of sorrow.