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# Macarius of Egypt

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##  Quotes by Macarius of Egypt

> [Just as the blessings of God are unutterably great, so their acquisition requires much hardship and toil undertaken with hope and faith.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/macarius-of-egypt/just-as-the-blessings-of-god-are-unutterably-great-so-their/)

Macarius of Egypt

[Acquisition](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/acquisition/)

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> [As the Lord put on the body, leaving behind all principality and power, so Christians put on the Holy Spirit, and are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/macarius-of-egypt/as-the-lord-put-on-the-body-leaving-behind-all-principality-and-power/)

Macarius of Egypt

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> [The heart itself is only a small vessel, yet dragons are there, and lions, there are poisonous beasts, and all the treasures…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/macarius-of-egypt/the-heart-itself-is-only-a-small-vessel-yet-dragons-are-there-and/)

Macarius of Egypt

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