Book I, Chapter XIII · Of Resisting Temptations
Thomas à Kempis
Thomas à Kempis addresses the inevitability of human struggle, juxtaposing it with divine perfection. Even saints faced trials, and through these, humility and resilience are built. In an era inclined toward idealized spiritual perfection, Kempis grounds the journey in our human frailty, implying that spiritual growth comes not from denial but from acknowledgment and confrontation of our limitations.