the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxxviii (a good government in external things and of having recourse to god in dangers)

OF A GOOD GOVERNMENT IN EXTERNAL THINGS, AND OF HAVING RECOURSE TO GOD IN DANGERS “”My Son, for this, you must diligently make your endeavour, that in every place and outward action or occupation, you may be free within, and have power over yourself, and that all things be under you, not you under them, [...]