S teadfast faith is a strong tower; and for one who has faith Christ comes to be all. quote 3392 | Saint Mark the Ascetic On the Spiritual Law: ("Philokalia (Vol. 1)", text 4, p. 110)
W hen the intellect forgets the purpose of true devotion, then external works of virtue bring no profit. quote 3390 | Saint Mark the Ascetic No Righteousness by Works: ("Philokalia (Vol. 1)", text 51, p. 129)
H e who wishes to be spared all misfortunes should associate God with everything through prayer; with his intellect he should set his hope in Him, putting aside, so far as possible, all concern about things of the senses. quote 3386 | Saint Mark the Ascetic On the Spiritual Law: ("Philokalia (Vol. 1)", p. 140, text 172)
T hink nothing and do nothing without a purpose directed to God… quote 3385 | Saint Mark the Ascetic On the Spiritual Law: ("Philokalia (Vol. 1)", p. 114, text 54)
H e who does something good and expects a reward is serving not God but his own will. quote 3375 | Saint Mark the Ascetic No Righteousness by Works: ("Philokalia (Vol. 1)", p. 130, text 57)
