--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What thou art, that thou art; that God…" description: "\"What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.\" — Thomas a Kempis" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0a/thomas-a-kempis-721_art_what-thou-art-that-thou-art-that-god-kno_1866393.png" --- # What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be… ![“What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.” quote by Thomas a Kempis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0a/thomas-a-kempis-721_art_what-thou-art-that-thou-art-that-god-kno_1866393.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0a/thomas-a-kempis-721_art_what-thou-art-that-thou-art-that-god-kno_1866393.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d0a/thomas-a-kempis-721_art_what-thou-art-that-thou-art-that-god-kno_1866393.png) > “What thou art, that thou art; that God knoweth thee to be and thou canst be said to be no greater.” [Thomas a Kempis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-a-kempis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human existence is defined by being known to God, and we can be recognized as greater than we think. **In simple terms:** Our worth is rooted in divine knowledge. Key Takeaway Live with humility before God. Themes humility divine knowledge identity Mood contemplative reverent Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - prayer - self-reflection - spiritual practice Key Concepts theology existentialism Questions to Reflect On - How does divine awareness shape your actions? - What does “greater” mean to you? 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