Saint Basil Quotes

Troubles are usually brooms and shovels that smooth the road to the good man's fortune. . . - Saint Basil

Not the power to remember, but its very opposite, the power to forget, is a necessary condition for our existence. - Saint Basil

Many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away the hunger. - Saint Basil

Do not measure your loss by itself; if you do, it will seem intolerable; but if you will take all human affairs into account you will find that some comfort is to be derived from them. - Saint Basil

A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. - Saint Basil

Page 1 of 1