“Let us try to do what Wisdom admonishes us, saying, "Drink the waters from your own springs and pools, and let your spring be your own." Make sure, O hearer, that you have your own well and spring, so that you, when you take in hand the book of the Scriptures, may also begin to express from your own learning some unde…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — HOMILIES ON GENESIS 12:5
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19He that pricketh the eye will make tears to fall: and he that pricketh the heart maketh it to shew her knowledge.
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17A heart settled upon a thought of understanding is as a fair plaistering on the wall of a gallery.
18Pales set on an high place will never stand against the wind: so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool cannot stand against any fear.
— Sirach 22:19 —
20Whoso casteth a stone at the birds frayeth them away: and he that upbraideth his friend breaketh friendship.
21Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not: for there may be a returning to favour.