Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Peace and Disturbance

A joyful going abroad often brings forth a sorrowful coming home; and a merry evening makes a sad morning.

If thou hadst not gone abroad, nor hearkened to rumors, thou hadst kept thyself better in good peace; but since thou art delighted sometimes to hear news thou must thence suffer a disturbance of heart.

--Imitation of Christ