Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian Quotes

“A handful of sand, thrown into the sea, is what sinning is, when compared to God's Providence and mercy. Just like an abundant source of water is not impeded by a handful of dust, so is the Creator's mercy not defeated by the sins of His creations.”
― Isaac the Syrian, Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian

“Dispassion doesn't mean to no longer feel the passions, but to no longer accept them.”
― Isaac of Nineveh, Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian