# Quote — Thomas Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

> Strive, My Son, to do another’s will rather than thine own. Choose always to have less rather than more. Seek always after the lowest place, and to be subject to all. Wish always and pray that the will of God be fulfilled in thee.

- 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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