A pearl, even if it is cast down into the mud, is not despised. And if one covers it with balsam, it does not become more valuable. But it is always valuable to its owner. It is the same with… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share Image
If you want to conquer conceit, do not desire praise, laurels, nice garments, respect, favor, but like to be blamed and slandered by people. — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
The one who has not conquered the passions cannot enter the chaste and pure region of the heart. — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
This purity is attained through conquering the passions. — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Some important ideas from the book of early Christians which is called Philokalia: From Spiritual Directions of Diadochus of Photiki The acme of faith… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Love takes nothing: how can it take something? Everything belongs to it. It does not say, "This is mine! And this is mine!" But… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Grieve only if you have committed a sin, but even in this case do not grieve too much, otherwise you may become desperate. — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Those who are not capable of sinning are said that they have attained freedom. The knowledge of the Truth raises them even more. This… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Listen to others' advice and deliberate yourself. Only fools acts thoughtlessly, without consideration! — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
There are many possibilities that people can choose from. There are bad and there are good ones. So, look carefully to choose for yourself… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Do not hate a sinner, for we all are to be responsible. — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
If you want to conquer anger, develop meekness and generosity. — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Only when we rid ourselves of passions and lust and put the desires of flesh under the control of Spirit, only then we accept… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Faith receives. Love gives. One must not receive without faith. One must not give without love. Therefore, in order to receive, we believe, and… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
Love enters only one gates - the spiritual heart opened towards! And then the reciprocal wave of love arises in it, streaming outside. In… — Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov Copy Share
