One cannot possibly understand the teaching of the saints unless one has a pure mind and is trying to imitate their life. (Athanasius of Alexandria)

One cannot possibly understand the teaching of the saints unless one has a pure mind and is trying to imitate their life.

Athanasius of Alexandria

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