We cannot with all our heart forgive someone who does us wrong unless we possess real knowledge. For this knowledge shows us that we deserve all we experience.
Marcus EremitaIt is better to pray with good will for our neighbor, rather than to denounce him for every sin.
Marcus EremitaWhatever we do or say without prayer always ends up either sinful or harmful and convicts us through the deeds in some mysterious way.
Marcus EremitaHe who willingly accepts chastening by affliction is not dominated by evil thoughts against his will; whereas he who does not accept affliction is taken prisoner by evil thoughts, even though he resists them.
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