Thomas Kempis, [Thomas à Kempis] (c.1380-1471) Catholic author Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas Kempis Quote “Activate yourself to duty by remembering your position, who you are, and what you have obliged yourself to be.”Thomas Kempis ~ Thomas Kempis [Thomas à Kempis] (c.1380-1471) Catholic author Conscience , Duty , Honor , Humility , Power , Responsibility , Service Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/25/20 That is one motivation. Reply E Archer, NYC 9/25/20 In other words, "wake up" and "know thyself." SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Kempis quote is found in these categories: Conscience quotes Duty quotes Honor quotes Humility quotes Power quotes Responsibility quotes Service quotes About Thomas Kempis Bio of Thomas Kempis Quotations by Thomas Kempis Books by/about Thomas Kempis Thomas Kempis videos Thomas Kempis on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas Kempis