"Who art thou, that thou shouldst be
afraid of a mortal man? Today he is, and tomorrow he appears no more. Fear God,
and thou shalt have no need of being afraid of man. What can anyone do against
thee by his words or injuries? He rather hurts himself than thee, nor can he
escape the judgment of God whoever he be. See thou have God before thine eyes
and do not contend with complaining words. And if at present thou seem to be
overcome, and to suffer a confusion which thou has not deserved, do not repine
at this and do not lessen thy crown by impatience."
— Thomas รก Kempis, Imitation of Christ, p.148
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