“To give free rein to the senses is to shackle the soul, to shackle the senses is to liberate it.” SoulSensesLiberationOrthodoxyEastern Orthodox Author:Theoleptos
“There is only one salvation for you: take yourself up, and make yourself responsible for all the sins of men. For indeed it is so, my friend, and the moment you make yourself sincerely responsible for everything and everyone, you will see at once that it is really so, that it is you who are guilty on behalf of all and for all. Whereas by shifting your own laziness and powerlessness onto others, you will end by sharing in Satan's pride and murmuring against God. The Brothers Karamazov Book VI - The Russian Monk, Chapter 3 - Conversations and Exhortations of Father Zosima.” GodReligionCommunityRussiaHolinessOrthodoxPietyThe Brothers KaramazovEastern Orthodox Author:Fyodor Dostoevsky
“No matter what bitterness has befallen you, no matter what unpleasantness has happened to you, say, "I shall endure this for Jesus Christ!" and it will be easier for you. For the name of Jesus Christ is powerful. Through it all unpleasantness is calmed, and demons disappear. Your disappointments will also be calmed and your pusillanimity will be quieted.” PeacePrayerChristianityJesus ChristEastern Orthodox Author:St. Anthony of Optina