The person who abides in solitude and quiet is delivered from fighting three battles: hearing, speech, and sight. … - Anthony the Great

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I would say 70 percent of people who are in therapy are in therapy not because of their upbringing, not because of their mean sister or obsessions, but because of anxiety brought about by lack of financial security.

Anthony the Great

The person who abides in solitude and quiet is delivered from fighting three battles: hearing, speech, and sight. Then there remains one battle to fight-the battle of the heart.

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