“Each of us repeats Adam’s journey and acknowledges, with the loss of innocence, that he is mortal. Weep and pray, O Arseny. And do not fear death, for death is not just the bitterness of parting. It is also the joy of liberation.” (Laurus, p. 30)” DeathLossLiberationMortalityParting Author:Eugene Vodolazkin
“Holy fool Foma closed his eyes and died after he had made sure everything had been written down. Then he opened his eyes for a moment and added: Postscriptum. Arseny should keep in mind that Abba Kirill's monastery is expecting him. That's all. After saying that, holy fool Foma died forever.” HumourHoly Fool Book:Laurus Source: Laurus
“But is not Christ a general direction? asked the elder. What other kind of direction do you seek? And how do you even understand the journey anyway? As the vast expanses you left behind? You made it to Jerusalem with your questions, though you could have asked them from the Kirillov Monastery. I am not saying wandering is useless there is a point to it. Do not become like your beloved Alexander who had a journey but had no goal. And do not be enamored of excessive horizontal motion. Then what should I be enamored of? asked Arseny. Vertical motion, answered the elder, pointing above.” GodFaithTravelVerticalHorizontal Book:Laurus Source: Laurus