My simple words are comprehensible to a five-year-old child, but
the meaning of all of life is contained in them. Learn to war with your passions—this
is very important, and even imperative. The best guide for you will be the
Lives of the Saints. The world abandoned this reading long ago, but don’t
conform to the world, and this reading will console you greatly. In the Lives
of Saints you’ll find instructions on how to conduct warfare against the spirit
of evil and remain the victor. May the Lord help you.
St. Barsanuphius of Optina
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