SO GOOD QUOTES

The meaning of this is that in addition to our commitment to the words of our mouths before others, we must also talk less as much as possible, so long as speaking will not edify or benefit, for “in the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” And well did Abba Arsenius, the tutor of the Emperor’s sons, say, “I often repented of having spoken, never of remaining silent.”

Let us be careful and always remember the divine judgment which said, “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”221 For this reason, the virtue of silence is considered one of the greatest virtues that leads to the unceasing prayer of the heart.

—H.E. Metropolitan Youssef, How to Pray