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For things that worth little or nothing we care a lot and we oversight what is necessary because every man goes towards the exterior and if he doesn't regain consciousness quickly, with pleasure remain involved in it.
Thomas a Kempis
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Thomas a Kempis
Died: 1471
Died: January 1
Catholic Priest
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Philosopher
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Jacksonville
Florida
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Renounce all things, and thou shalt find all things give up thy lust, and thou shalt find rest.
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Old custom is hard to break and scarce any man will be led otherwise than seemeth good unto himself.
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