An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
Source: The Imitation of Christ, pt. 1, ch. 3 (1471).
-- Thomas ? Kempis, ( 1379-1471), German mystic, ecclesiastic; He was ordained in 1413, died as superior; his many writings include the influential devotional The Imitation of Christ, c.1415-24.