“Grumbling begets grumbling, and doxology begets doxology.”

— Saint Paisios the AthoniteSpiritual Counsels IV

“A man can never learn what divine power is while he abides in comfort and spacious living.”

— Saint Isaac the SyrianAscetical Homilies, 72

“Fasting gives birth to prophets, she strengthens the powerful.”

— Saint Basil the GreatFirst Homily on Fasting