# Quote — Thomas Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

> Simplicity and purity are the two wings by which a man is lifted above all earthly things. Simplicity is in the intention; purity in the affection. Simplicity tends to God; purity apprehends and tastes Him.

- Author: [Thomas Kempis](https://www.leafyquotes.com/thomas-kempis.md)
- Book: [The Imitation of Christ](https://www.leafyquotes.com/thomas-kempis/the-imitation-of-christ.md)
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