“In truth, to know oneself seems to be the hardest of all things. Not only our eye, which observes external objects, does not use the sense of sight upon itself, but even our mind, which contemplates intently another's sin, is slow in the recognition of its own defects.”
Quote by Saint Basil
Work
Exegetic Homilies (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 46)
This volume is part of a series that includes works from the early Christian church fathers, focusing on their interpretations of biblical texts and theological concepts. more
Author
Saint Basil
Saint Basil (330-379 AD) was a prominent theologian, monk, and church organizer in the early Christian Church. Born in Caesarea of Cappadocia, he was a member of the Basil family. Known for his strict monastic life and contributions to church organization, Saint Basil is celebrated for his reforms of church discipline and his influential writings on theology. more
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