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"The undefiled beauty of fasting is the pure mother of character. It causes philosophy to gush forth, and offers a crown. It negotiates Paradise for us and grants a paternal family for those who fast. Of this Adam was deprived, and he attracted death, when he dishonored the worth of feasting. For at the time when it was treated scornfully, the God of all, the Creator and the Master was at once displeased. To those who honor it He grants eternal life. "

- St. Romanos the Melodist, Kontakia on Fasting

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"Fasting is wonderful, because it tramples our sins like a dirty weed, while it cultivates and raises truth like a flower."

St. John Chrysostom

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