Author of quotes: Ambrose Of Optina

Why is a person bad? Because he forgets that God is above him.

In this life we need a sympathetic gaze, a kind word, we need the consciousness that we are loved and believed in, we need that the rarest and greatest treasure in the world is an attentive heart.

Mercy and indulgence towards neighbors and forgiveness of their shortcomings is the shortest path to salvation.

The world created by the Word is a huge book, the book of life. But only those who look into it with a pure eye and a pure heart can read it.

There are quite a few of those who very often doubt the benevolence of their neighbors, from the youngest to the oldest. If someone is kind to them, like an angel, they will not believe that either, looking for and exposing some insignificant reasons. Continuing to doubt everyone and everything, they finally reach the point of doubt and unbelief regarding the future life, and thus make their own life miserable and joyless.

... Contentment and abundance corrupt people. From fat, according to the proverb, and animals rage.

... It's not about wealth, but about ourselves. No matter how much you give to a person, you will not satisfy him.

Never argue with anyone about faith. Do not. Because you can't prove anything to anyone, but you will only get upset. Don't argue.

Pull the strap until you dig a hole.

No suggestion of the fear of God than children not take, will not bring the desired results with respect to the good morals and welfare. At the suggestion of the fear of God, every lesson, good and useful.

Throughout the day, try to remember God. If you feel bad, turn to Him with a prayer: “God, I feel bad, help me.” If you do well, tell God: “Lord, thank You, thank You for this joy”. If you're worried about someone, tell God: “Lord, I'm worried about him, I hurt for him, help him.” And so throughout the day - that would be with you no matter what happens, pay it in prayer.

What now is the time! Sometimes, if someone sincerely repents of sins, then and changes his sinful life for good. Now it often happens: a man and tell in confession all their sins in details, and then again accepted.

To live simply - the best. Do not break your head. Pray To God. The Lord will arrange everything. Don't torture yourself thinking about how and what to do. Let it be, what will happen is to live simply.

From the weasel people have very different eyes.