If you practice an excellent virtue without perceiving the taste of its aid, do not marvel; for until a man becomes humble, he will not receive a reward for his labor. Recompense is given, not for labor, but for humility.
Whoever hates his sins will stop sinning; and whoever confesses them will receive remission. A man can not abandon the habit of sin if he does not fi… - Isaac Of Nineveh
Whoever hates his sins will stop sinning; and whoever confesses them will receive remission. A man can not abandon the habit of sin if he does not fi…
- Isaac Of Nineveh
Let them push you, but do not push; Let them crucify you, but do not crucify. Let them insult, but do not insult. Let them slander, but do not slande… - Isaac Of Nineveh
Let them push you, but do not push; Let them crucify you, but do not crucify. Let them insult, but do not insult. Let them slander, but do not slande…
Solitude is an ocean with wonderful places hidden in its depths. - Isaac Of Nineveh
Solitude is an ocean with wonderful places hidden in its depths.
When you want to make a beginning of a good deed, first prepare for temptations, which will come to you, and don't doubt the truth of that which you … - Isaac Of Nineveh
When you want to make a beginning of a good deed, first prepare for temptations, which will come to you, and don't doubt the truth of that which you …
Humility collects the soul into a single point by the power of silence. A truly humble man has no desire to be known or admired by others, but wishes… - Isaac Of Nineveh
Humility collects the soul into a single point by the power of silence. A truly humble man has no desire to be known or admired by others, but wishes…
The prayer of one who does not consider himself a sinner is not accepted by the Lord. - Isaac Of Nineveh
The prayer of one who does not consider himself a sinner is not accepted by the Lord.
Whoever can weep over himself for one hour is greater than the one who is able to teach the whole world; whoever recognizes the depth of his own frai… - Isaac Of Nineveh
Whoever can weep over himself for one hour is greater than the one who is able to teach the whole world; whoever recognizes the depth of his own frai…
Conquer evil people by gentle kindness, and make zealous people wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. - Isaac Of Nineveh
Conquer evil people by gentle kindness, and make zealous people wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion.
The beginning of divine wisdom is clemency and gentleness, which arise from greatness of soul and the bearing of infirmities. - Isaac Of Nineveh
The beginning of divine wisdom is clemency and gentleness, which arise from greatness of soul and the bearing of infirmities.
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