What is the benefit of fasting in our body while filling our souls with innumerable evils? He who does not play at dice, but spends his leisure otherwise, what nonsense does he not utter? What absurdities does he not listen to? Leisure without the fear of God is, for those who do not know how to use time, the teacher of wickedness.
Copy QuoteIf you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.
Copy Quote View & ShareFear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.
Copy Quote View & ShareI have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
Copy Quote View & ShareI tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.
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