Quote by Makarios the Great

The heart itself is only a small vessel, yet dragons are there, and lions,there are poisonous beasts, and all the treasures of evil,there are rough and uneven roads,there are precipes;but there too is God and the angels,life is there, and the Kingdom,there too is light, and there the apostlesand heavenly cities,and treasures of grace.All things lie within that little space.

The heart itself is only a small vessel, yet dragons are the

Summary

This quote encapsulates the idea that within the human heart, there is a vast depth of emotions and experiences. It implies that both darkness and light, evil and good, coexist within it. The metaphorical presence of dragons, lions, and poisonous beasts represents the challenges and temptations that one encounters. Conversely, the mention of God, angels, life, Kingdom, apostles, and heavenly cities emphasizes the presence of divine and positive elements. Ultimately, the quote suggests that within the confines of the heart, everything - both positive and negative - can be found, highlighting the complexity and diversity of human existence.

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