Abba Moses asked Abba Silvanus,
"Can a man lay a new foundation every day?"
The old man said,
"If he works hard, he can lay a new foundation at every moment."
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From the wisdom of the Desert Fathers
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Now this certainly makes you think.
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Wise words indeed.
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Wondrous words for us today, Thank you!
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Very interesting and thought-provoking quotation.
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Well quoted, dear Dina!
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