“Pambo said to Antony, 'What shall I do?' Antony said, 'Do not trust in your own righteousness. Do not go on sorrowing over a deed that is past. Keep your tongue and your belly under control.'”
Desert Fathers, 5th c. — The Desert Fathers, Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
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23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
— Proverbs 21:23 —
24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.