“Do not be misled. What I am about to tell you is that it is possible to become drunk even without wine. So that you understand that this is possible, listen to what the prophet says: "Woe to those who are drunk, but not with wine." How then can someone get drunk without wine? There are any number of different ways: an…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTIONS 5:4-7
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22A furious man cannot be justified; for the sway of his fury shall be his destruction.
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20The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and the branches thereof are long life.
21The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath.
— Sirach 1:22 —
23A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.
24He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.