How quickly the glory of the world passes.

What it means

Thomas points to famous teachers whose names nobody now remembers. Fame fades faster than anyone expects. Build on what will still matter when the applause is gone.

The source

"How quickly the glory of the world passes." Thomas à Kempis said it in The Imitation of Christ 1.3.6. Translated by William Benham, 1874.

"Oh how quickly passeth the glory of the world away"

William Benham, 1874, The Imitation of Christ 1.3.6. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380–1471). Augustinian canon in the Netherlands, generally credited with The Imitation of Christ, one of the most widely read Christian books ever written.

Questions

What does "How quickly the glory of the world passes." mean?

Thomas points to famous teachers whose names nobody now remembers. Fame fades faster than anyone expects. Build on what will still matter when the applause is gone.

Who said "How quickly the glory of the world passes."?

Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380–1471). Source: The Imitation of Christ 1.3.6.

What is the original wording?

Oh how quickly passeth the glory of the world away (William Benham, 1874). Translated by William Benham, 1874.

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