As fire is not extinguished by fire, so anger is not conquered by anger, but is made even more inflamed. But meekness often subdues even the most beastly enemies, softens them and pacifies them. — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
Many flatter themselves and consider themselves to be good, humble, and meek, but they will discover the contrary under temptation. Do not not become despondent in temptations, then, but give all the more thanks to God that He thus brings you to what is hidden in your heart - the knowledge of yourself - and wishes you to be corrected… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share
As fire is not extinguished by fire, so anger is not conquered by anger, but is made even more inflamed. But meekness often subdues… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
It is a fearful thing to hate whom God hath loved. To look upon another-his weaknesses, his sins, his faults, his defects is to look upon one who is suffering. He is suffering from negative passions, from the same sinful human corruption from which you yourself suffer. This is very important: do not look upon him with judgmental eyes of… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share
My poor soul! Sigh, pray and strive to take upon you the blessed yoke of Christ, and you will live on earth in a heavenly manner. Lord, grant that I may carry the light and goodly yoke, and I shall be always at rest, peaceful, glad and joyous; and I shall taste on earth of crumbs which fall from the… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share
Do we refuse to forgive? God, too, will refuse to forgive us. As we treat our neighbors, so also does God treat us. The… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
Keep from prying into other people's affairs, for such prying gives occasion for slander, judgment, and other grievous sins. Why do you need to… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
'We were created for eternal life by our Creator, we are called to it by the word of God, and we are renewed by… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
We see the water of a river flowing uninterruptedly and passing away, and all that floats on its surface, rubbish or beams of trees,… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
Our Father awaits us with great zeal and desire, and with love He will see us returning from afar, and He will look upon… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
When pride retreats from a man, humility begins to dwell in him, and the more pride is diminished, so much more does humility grow.… — Tikhon of Zadonsk Copy Share Image
