Thomas a Kempis on why you don’t need to surf YouTube all evening:

If thou wilt withdraw thyself from speaking vainly, and from gadding idly, as also from listening to novelties and rumors, thou shalt find leisure enough and suitable for meditation on good things. (The Imitation of Christ, Ch. 20)

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One Response to “Vain Novelties and Rumors”

  1. Wifey says:

    Oh dear. I found this post while surfing the web. Ironic?

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