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“It is vanity, too, to covet honours, and to lift up ourselves on high...It is vanity, to love that which quickly passeth away and not to hasten where eternal joy abideth” quote by Thomas à Kempis
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““It is vanity, too, to covet honours, and to lift up ourselves on high...It is vanity, to love that which quickly passeth away and not to hasten where eternal joy abideth””

Thomas à Kempis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He warns against vanity in seeking honors and fleeting pleasures, urging pursuit of eternal joy.

In simple terms: Avoid vanity; seek lasting joy.

Key Takeaway

Focus on enduring spiritual fulfillment.

Themes

spirituality humility eternity

Mood

contemplative solemn

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • religious practice
  • life choices

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does eternal joy mean to you?
  • How can you reduce vanity in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Human desire for recognition can be strong.

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