Thomas a Kempis Two Quotations

Of two evils we must always choose the least.

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.

Of two evils, the lesser must always be chosen De duobus malis, minus est semper eligendum

Two wings lift a person up from earthly concerns: Simplicity in intention, and Purity in feeling.

Out of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.

I can take credit for only two things: pride and sin.

Simplicity and purity are the two wings by which a man is lifted above all earthly things. Simplicity is in the intention - purity in the affection. Simplicity tends to God,- purity apprehends and tastes Him.