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“The Imitation of Christ is a cherished treasure of the Christian world. This great book was written by a Roman Catholic monk. "Written", perhaps, is not the proper word. It would be more appropriate to say that each letter of the book is marked deep with the heart's blood of the great soul who had…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“The Imitation of Christ is a cherished treasure of the Christian world. This great book was written by a Roman Catholic monk. "Written", perhaps, is not the proper word. It would be more appropriate to say that each letter of the book is marked deep with the heart's blood of the great soul who had renounced all for his love of Christ.”

Swami Vivekananda

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Source Book: The Imitation of Christ, attributed to Thomas à Kempis, 15th century

The work is revered as a deep, heartfelt guide to Christian devotion, written with profound love and sacrifice.

In simple terms: A treasured Christian guide written with deep love.

Key Takeaway

Embrace its teachings for spiritual growth.

Themes

faith devotion spirituality

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • daily meditation
  • ethical decision‑making
  • community service

Key Concepts

Christian mysticism self‑sacrifice inner transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal sacrifice shape your faith?
  • What does “deep love” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Its impact varies across cultures and personal beliefs.

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