St. John Climacus: Some people living carelessly in the world have asked me...
Some people living carelessly in the world have asked me: ‘We have wives and are beset with social cares, and how can we lead the solitary life?’
I replied to them:
‘Do all the good you can; do not speak evil of anyone; do not steal from anyone;do not lie to anyone; do not be arrogant towards anyone; do not hate any one; be sure you go to church; be compassionate to the needy; do not offend anyone; do not wreck another man’s domestic happiness; and be content with what your own wives can give you. If you behave in this way you will not be far from the Kingdom of Heaven.
St. John Climacus
