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Argumentativeness. Why should one shy away from a person who is inquisitive and willing to stand by his word? (fol. 11, p. 52). – What harm can come from getting close to lovers? (fn. 57, p. 305). – It is better to be a friend to a murderer than to a lover of controversy (fol. 89, p. 424).
This index is based on the index appended to the works of St. Isaac the Syrian, published by Optina Pustyn in 1854.
* “Ascetic words.” Reprint. Sergiev Posad. 1911. M.: “Rule of Faith”, 1998