the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter III (how all the words of God are to be heard with humility; and how many consider them not)

HOW ALL THE WORDS OF GOD ARE TO BE HEARD WITH HUMILITY; AND HOW MANY CONSIDER THEM NOT β€œβ€ My Son, hear My words, for My words are most sweet, surpassing all the knowledge of the philosophers and wise men of this world. My words are spirit, and they are life, John 6:63, and are [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter xxiii (exit from the old to the new)

PART III (cont.) β€œWe bring up a son; we care for him and educate him; we look after him with all our tender love and care and we expect his love in return. (The human does not expect to do anything without returns.) But when he has grown to manhood, he turns his mind toward [...]