The friend of silence comes close to God. In secret he converses with him and receives his light.
John ClimacusA discerning man, when he eats grapes, takes only the ripe ones and leaves the sour. Thus also the discerning mind carefully marks the virtues which he sees in any person. A mindless man seeks out the vices and failings ... Even if you see someone sin with your own eyes, do not judge; for often even your eyes are deceived.
John ClimacusThe man who pets a lion may tame it, but the man who coddles the body makes it ravenous.
John Climacus