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“If a man does not argue with the thoughts that the enemy secretly sows in us, but by prayer to God uproots conversation with them, this is a sign that his mind has attained wisdom, and that he has found a short path.”

Quote by Isaac of Nineveh

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Isaac of Nineveh

Isaac of Nineveh was a figure who lived around 700 AD. His identity and profession are currently unknown, but his writings have had a significant impact on Christian theology. more

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