# Quote — Thomas Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

> Thou dwellest among foes, and art attacked on the right hand and on the left. If therefore thou use not on all sides the shield of patience, thou wilt not remain long unwounded.

- 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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