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Patristic theology, and traditional teachings of Orthodoxy from the Church fathers of apostolic times to the present. All forum Rules apply. No polemics. No heated discussions. No name-calling.


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Most people do not pray; they only beg.

George Bernard Shaw

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No man ever believes that the Bible means what it says: He is always convinced that it says what he means.

George Bernard Shaw

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Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous.

George Bernard Shaw

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Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same one a second time.

George Bernard Shaw

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The only secrets are the secrets that keep themselves.

George Bernard Shaw

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As for your own envy, you will be able to check it if you rejoice with the man whom you envy whenever he rejoices, and grieve whenever he grieves...

St. Maximos the Confessor (Third Century on Love no. 91)

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The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business.

George Bernard Shaw

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