Kempis
Americannoun
noun
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Even 15th-century famous spiritual writer German Thomas à Kempis didn’t make it through the process.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2017
Mr. von Kempis recalls a time when John Paul II was pope, and Cardinal Ratzinger organized a Vatican performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to commemorate some special occasion.
From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2010
“It would be easier in many ways if the pope was African,” Mr. von Kempis added, “so scrupulously does he avoid any idea of favoritism.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 2010
Thomas a Kempis said the more one goes into the world, the less one becomes.
From Time Magazine Archive
"He who has but one aim, and refers all things to one principle, and views all things in one light, is able to abide steadfast, and to rest in God."—Thomas à Kempis.
From Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind by Frances Martin
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