On Proverbs · §2

The Struggle Against Anger

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Having an unceasing enemy, he struggles. Therefore, it is a great achievement to hold back anger, and a great strategy against the spirit of anger.

It is not only spoken concerning a prostitute, but also concerning an evil desire; for when [...]

Greek

ἄπαυστον ἐχθρὸν ἔχων ἀγωνίζεται. Μέγα τοίνυν κατόρθωμα τὸ κρατεῖν ὀργῆς καὶ μέγα στρατήγημα κατὰ τοῦ πνεύματος τῆς ὀργῆς. 78 Οὐ μόνον περὶ πόρνης εἴρηται, ἀλλὰ καὶ περὶ πονηρᾶς ἐπιθυμίας· ὅταν γὰρ

About this text

On Proverbs attributed to Eustathius of Antioch.

Catalogue & scope

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  • Copy-text PG 18 (Khazarzar) (Greek)

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