a Kempis Quote

"What I have told you to do is to acquire what in men's eyes appears worthless, instead of what they think valuable and important. True heavenly wisdom seems utterly worthless and insignificant to them; they have almost forgotten it. It holds no high opinion of itself and does not ask for human praise. It is often on the lips of many people--but goes no deeper; their lives are completely at variance with what they extol. Yet it is the precious pearl which is hidden from the eyes of many" (a Kempis, Imitation bk. iii).