Do not chase the comforts and then you will get them, ignore the material goods and then you will take them. Then you will take them not as a prisoner, nor as a slave, but as a free man.
Saint Ioannis Chrysostomos
Once you are studious, then you should become laborious. Knowledge itself makes man think highly of himself.
Saint Hesychius the Presbyter
When God sees that we are no longer interested in material goods, then He allows us to acquire and use them because then we now possess them as free people and not as children with their toys.
Saint Ioannis Chrysostomos
You are a human being, do not become a beast. That is why God put a mouth on your face, not to bite, but to comfort the others with your words.
Saint Ioannis Chrysostomos
If you are traveling well, do not say too much before docking the ship. A seaworthy boat sank near the port whereas the others were saved during a great storm. For your safety: Do not laugh at the fate of others.
Saint Gregory the Theologian
Conscientious Christian, watch out! And the smallest offense seems big on you because the more visible the stains the cleaner the dress.
Saint Gregory the Theologian
Do not think that you will throw the burden of the Cross with the prayers, the Holy Communion and other spiritual struggles, but you will carry it with more strength for greater glory of Christ.
Saint Nicodemus of Mount Athos
The love of our individual nature is very subtle and that is why it is known to few. Our individuality, then, secretly asks for things and we think that God likes them, but the truth is not so.
Saint Nicodemus of Mount Athos
It is safer to trust the wind, which moves incessantly, it is safer to trust what children carve on the sand when they play, than human happiness.
Saint Gregory the Theologian
If you do not accept the stranger as you would accept Christ, it is better not to accept him at all. But if you accept him as Christ, then do not be ashamed to wash His feet.
Saint Ioannis Chrysostomos
Be careful! The Devil changed the order of things to trap you and gave shame to repentance and outspokenness to sin.
Saint Ioannis Chrysostomos
Love changes the nature of things in a positive manner.
Saint Ioannis Chrysostomos
If you have much wealth, then you do not have enough love.
Saint Basil the Great