If you want to conquer pride, do not say that your deed was done by your hands and might; say that with God's help and guidance it was done, not by my power and efforts.

The one who has not conquered the passions cannot enter the chaste and pure region of the heart.

If you want to conquer pride, do not say that your deed was done by your hands and might; say that with God's help and guidance it was done, not by my power and efforts.

From Spiritual Directions of Diadochus of Photiki

If you want to conquer lust for wealth, love selflessness and sparing way of life.

Do not hate a sinner, for we all are to be res­pon­sible.

... Do not let the deeds and thoughts of other people confuse you; let them not prompt you to do or say anything evil!