Poemen quotes

Keep silence and do not always be comparing yourself with others. (Poemen)
Teach the mouth to say what you have in your heart. View quote
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As far as you can, do some manual work so as to be able to give alms, for it is written that alms and faith purify from sin. View quote
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The first time flee; the second time, flee; and the third, become like a sword. View quote
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Will not God, who has commanded men to act thus, do as much himself and even more? For God commanded Peter to forgive till seventy times seven. View quote
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If you take little account of yourself, you will have peace, wherever you live. View quote
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Even if a man were to make a new heaven and earth, he could not live free of care. View quote
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An old man said, We are not condemned because of our thoughts that enter us, but because we use our thoughts badly; our thoughts can cause us either to suffer shipwreck or to be crowned. View quote
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If a man has sinned and denies it, saying: 'I have not sinned,' do not reprimand him; for that will discourage him. But say to him, 'Do not lose heart, brother, but be on guard in future,' and you will stir his soul to repentance. View quote
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Malice will never drive our malice. But if someone does evil to you, you should do good to him, so that by your good work you may destroy his malice. View quote
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How should I behave in the place where I live? Have the mentality of an exile in the place where you live, do not desire to be listened to and you will have peace. View quote
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'Greater love has no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends' (Jn. 15:13). In truth if someone hears an evil saying, that is, one which harms him, and in his turn, he wants to repeat it, he must fight in order not to say it. Or if someone is taken advantage of and he bears it, without retaliation at all, then he is giving his life for his neighbor. View quote
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If a monk can overcome two things, he can become free from the world. Bodily ease and vain-glory. View quote
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Whenever we cover our brother's sin, God will cover ours; whenever we tell people about our brother's guilt, God will do the same about ours. View quote
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Do not give your heart to that which does not satisfy your heart. View quote
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If I am in a place where there are enemies, I become a soldier. View quote
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Do not judge yourself, but live with someone who knows how to behave himself properly. View quote
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The victory over all the afflictions that befall you, is, to keep silence. View quote
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How should a man behave? Look at Daniel: no-one found anything in him to complain about except for his prayers to the Lord his God. View quote
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There is no greater love than that a man lays down his life for his neighbor. When you hear someone complaining and you struggle with yourself and do not answer him back with complaints; when you are hurt and bear it patiently, not looking for revenge; then you are laying down your life for your neighbor. View quote
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The beginning of evil is heedlessness. (Poemen)
God has given this way of life to Israel: to abstain from everything which is contrary to nature, that is to say, anger, fits of passion, jealousy, hatred and slandering the brethren; in short, everything that is characteristic of the old man. View quote
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How do you advise me to behave? Make friends with anyone who tries to bully you and sell your produce in peace. View quote
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We have not been taught to kill our bodies, but to kill our passions. View quote
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Let go of a small part of your righteousness and in a few days you will be at peace. View quote
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Poemen

Occupation: Egyptian Monk
Born: 340
Died: 450
Quotes count: 27
Wikipedia: Poemen

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