Do not try to decide a difficult matter by means of disputing, but that which is enjoined by the spiritual law, namely patience, prayer, and thoughtful hope.

As water and fire oppose one another when combined, so are self-justification and humility opposed to one another.

Because God's justice is inexorable, it is hard to obtain forgiveness for sins committed with complete deliberation.

It is better to pray with good will for our neighbor, rather than to denounce him for every sin.

The sign of sincere love is to forgive wrongs done to us. It was with such love that the Lord loved the world.

Do not think about or do anything without a spiritual purpose, whereby it is done for God. For If you travel without purpose, you shall labor in vain.

Every sin that is left without repentance is a sin unto death, for which if even a saint shall pray, he shall not be heard.

Whoever prays for those who hurt him lays the demons low; but he who opposes his affronter is bound to the demons.

No one is as good and merciful as the Lord. But even He does not forgive the unrepentant.

Every affliction tests our will, showing whether it is inclined to good or evil. That is why an unforeseen affliction is called a test, because it enables a man to test his hidden desires.

If someone falls into any sin and is not sincerely grieved about it, it is easy for him to fall into the same thing again.

I am the shore and the ocean, awaiting myself on both sides.

An army is a miniature of the society which produces it.

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The idea of "making art for art's sake" makes no sense for me. Each area of my life, all the roles I play, influences the others.

Remember when you're young and you think your dad is Superman? And then you grow up and realized he's just a drunk who wears a cape.

My passion for Sarah had killed simple lust forever. Never again would I be able to enjoy a woman without love.

Things do not change; we change.

The wealthiest person on earth is the one who appreciates

A man's country is the world.