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.

Saint Basil
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  1. Many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away hunger.

  2. He who sows courtesy reaps friendship and he who plants kindness gathers love.

  3. To lovers of the truth, nothing can be put before God and hope in Him.

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