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Quote by Evagrius Ponticus

“The further the soul advances, the greater are the adversaries against which it must contend.”

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Evagrius Ponticus (345-399 AD) was a renowned Christian writer and monk. His works encompassed theology, philosophy, and spiritual practice, which had a profound impact on Christian thought later on. more

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