Sentences of Sextus: Greek Maxims (complete)

Summary: A faithful person is an elect person.

• The Sentences of Sextus are a second-century Christian collection of maxims, many of them adapted from Greek (largely Pythagorean) sayings; Greek was their original language. Translated from the Greek of A. Elter (1891–92) as read from an uncorrected OCR (clear slips are corrected and logged); there is no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was checked against Rufinus's Latin translation of the same number. Numbering follows Elter.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 1 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-1). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: An elect person is a person of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 2 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-2). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A person of God is one who is worthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 3 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-3). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Worthy of God is one who does nothing unworthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 4 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-4). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: So, when you endeavour to be faithful, do nothing unworthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 5 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-5). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: One of little faith is faithless in faith.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Ὀλιτόπιστος → Ὀλιγόπιστος.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 6 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-6). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The faithful person, tested in faith, is a god in a living human body. The one faithless in faith is a dead person in a living body.

• “A god” is as the Greek has it (θεός); compare 376a.

Notes on the original text

• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (7a, 7b), under the one Latin sentence 7 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 7 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-7). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Faithful in truth is the one who is without sin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 8 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-8). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Live with exactness even in the smallest things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 9 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-9). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: For in life a small miss is no small thing.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 10 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-10). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider every sin an impiety.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 11 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-11). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is not the eye or the hand that sins, or anything of the kind, but the one who uses hand and eye badly.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 12 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-12). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Cast away every member of the body that persuades you not to be self-controlled; for it is better to live self-controlled without the member than with the member to your ruin.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 13 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-13). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider that at the judgment both the honours and the punishments will be everlasting for you.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 14 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-14). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Whatever of the world's goods you have, even if someone takes them from you, do not be indignant.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἀτγανάκτει → ἀγανάκτει.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 15 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-15). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not make yourself open to reproach before the world.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 16 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-16). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Except for your freedom, yield to your neighbour when he takes everything from you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 17 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-17). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A wise man without possessions is like God.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): θεῷ. [χρῶ. → θεῷ..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 18 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-18). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Use the things of the world only for what is necessary.

• The verb (χρῶ, “use”) was printed at the end of maxim 18 in the OCR; it is supplied here.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἀναγκαῖα → ἀναγκαῖα χρῶ..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 19 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-19). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Render exactly the things of the world to the world, and the things of God to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 20 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-20). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider that you hold your soul as a deposit from God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 21 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-21). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When you speak about God, you are judged by God.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Ὁ Ὅτε → Ὅτε.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 22 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-22). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider wronging no one the best purification.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 23 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-23). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A soul is purified by the word of God through a wise man.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 24 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-24). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Never be persuaded that the being of God is without perception.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 25 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-25). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God, inasmuch as he is self-moving mind, in that very respect also subsists.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 26 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-26). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: You would not find out the greatness of God even if you flew on wings.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 27 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-27). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not seek the name of God, for you will not find it. Everything that is named is named by something superior, so that the one may call and the other obey. Who, then, has named God? “God” is not God's name, but an opinion about God.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): εὑρήσεις πᾶν → εὑρήσεις· πᾶν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 28 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-28). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: So seek nothing in God that is not there.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 29 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-29). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God is wise light, which admits no opposite.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 30 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-30). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: All that God made, he made for the sake of human beings.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 31 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-31). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: An angel is God's servant toward human beings, and toward no one else; so a human being is more precious to God than an angel.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 32 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-32). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The first that does good is God; the second, which receives good, is the human being.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 33 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-33). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Live, then, as one who stands next after God.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ὡς ὧν → ὡς ὢν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 34 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-34). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Since you are elect, you have in your make-up something like God; use your make-up, then, as a temple of God.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Ἐκλεκτὸς ὧν → Ἐκλεκτὸς ὢν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 35 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-35). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God gives the faithful authority according to God; so he gives it pure and without sin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 36 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-36). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let the world respect your life.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 37 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-37). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Give no one occasion to reproach you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 38 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-38). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: After release from the body, an evil demon calls to account one who has lived badly, until he has paid back even the last penny.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 39 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-39). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Blessed is the man whose soul no one will lay hold of as it journeys to God.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 40 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-40). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Whatever you honour above all will rule over you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 41 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-41). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Honour the best, so that you may also be ruled by the best.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 42 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-42). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Being ruled by the best, you yourself will rule over whatever you choose.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 43 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-43). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The greatest honour to God is the knowledge of God and likeness to him.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 44 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-44). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Nothing is like God, but most dear to him is what is made like him as far as it can be.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 45 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-45). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The mind of a pious person is a holy temple of God. The best altar for God is a heart that is pure and without sin.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (46a, 46b), under the one Latin sentence 46 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 46 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-46). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The only sacrifice to God, and an acceptable one, is doing good to human beings for God's sake.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 47 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-47). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A person who lives according to God, as far as he can, does what is pleasing to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 48 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-48). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God needs nothing; the faithful person needs God alone.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 49 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-49). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: One who of necessity needs few things emulates the one who needs nothing.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 50 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-50). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Practise being great before God, and before human beings not envied.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἀν- δΙ θρώποις → ἀνθρώποις.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 51 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-51). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Being kind to those in need, you would be great before God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 52 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-52). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: While a wise man lives, little is said of him among people; but when he has died, his fame is sung.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 53 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-53). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Whatever time you do not think of God, consider that time lost to you.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τοῦτον δέ γόμιζέ → τοῦτον νόμιζέ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 54 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-54). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let only your body sojourn on earth, but let your soul be always with God.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τῇ τῇ, δ ἣ δὲ → τῇ γῇ, ἡ δὲ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 55 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-55). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Think good things, so that you may also do good things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 56 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-56). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A person's thought does not escape God. Let your mind be pure of all evil.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (57a, 57b), under the one Latin sentence 57 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 57 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-57). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Be worthy of him who has deemed you worthy to be called his son, and do everything as a son of God.

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Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 58 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-58). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When you call God Father, remember this in what you do.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): μέ- μνησο → μέμνησο.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 59 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-59). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A pure man without sin has authority before God as a son of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 60 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-60). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A good mind is God's dwelling place.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ει ᾿Αγαθὴ → Ἀγαθὴ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 61 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-61). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: An evil mind is a dwelling place of evils.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 62 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-62). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: By freeing the wrongdoer from wrongdoing you would punish him in accordance with God.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): κολάζοις δ ἂν → κολάζοις ἂν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 63 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-63). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Practise not seeming but being righteous; for seeming takes away from each person his being.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Ἃ ἼΑσκει → Ἄσκει.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 64 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-64). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Honour what is just for its own sake.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 65 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-65). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: You would not escape God's notice doing unjust things, nor even thinking them.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 66 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-66). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A self-controlled man is pure before God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 67 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-67). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Flee licentiousness.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 68 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-68). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Practise sound judgment.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 69 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-69). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Master pleasures.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 70 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-70). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Conquer the body in everything. From love of pleasure you will not escape licentiousness.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (71a, 71b), under the one Latin sentence 71 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 71 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-71). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God does not listen to a lover of pleasure.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 72 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-72). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The end of luxury is ruin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 73 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-73). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let your reason lead your actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 74 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-74). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is most terrible to be a slave to passions. As many passions as the soul has, so many masters.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (75a, 75b), under the one Latin sentence 75 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 75 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-75). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Love of money is proof of love of the body.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 76 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-76). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Acquire the goods of the soul, as secure.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 77 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-77). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Renounce the things of the body as far as you are able.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 78 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-78). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider the good alone your own.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 79 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-79). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Be always such as you wish to be when you pray.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 80 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-80). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When you have, with good reason, thrown the finest of your possessions into the mire, then, being pure, ask something from God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 81 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-81). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Be now already such as you wish to be before God. In sharing the things of the world, despise them. Remember that you stand next after God. The soul of a God-fearing person is a god in a body. One who thinks badly of God defiles God.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 5 parts (82a, 82b, 82c, 82d, 82e), under the one Latin sentence 82 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 82 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-82). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A blasphemous tongue is proof of an evil mind.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 83 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-83). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Have a tongue that speaks well, above all about God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 84 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-84). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: No one is able to do harm to God, but most impious is the one who blasphemes him; for had he been able, he would have done it.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 85 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-85). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The foundation of piety is self-control. The goal of piety is friendship with God.

Notes on the original text

• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (86a, 86b), under the one Latin sentence 86 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 86 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-86). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Treat a pious person as yourself.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 87 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-87). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Pray that there may come to you not what you want but what is right and beneficial.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 88 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-88). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: As you wish your neighbours to treat you, treat them too. [90] What you find fault with, do not do either.

• This ref holds maxims 89 and 90 (marked [90]).

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): χρῶ ᾿ αὐτοῖς → χρῶ αὐτοῖς.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 89 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-89). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let no one persuade you to do anything contrary to what is better.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τ μηδείς σε πειθέτω ποιεῖν τι΄ → μηδείς σε πειθέτω ποιεῖν τι.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 91 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-91). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What God gives, no one takes away. [93] Consider before you act, and examine what you do, so that you do nothing you should not.

• This ref holds maxims 92 and 93 (marked [93]); the staged refs 93–95 are renumbered accordingly.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 92 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-92). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What you would not want God to know you are doing, do not do.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 94 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-94). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Before everything you do, think of God.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Τρὸ → Πρὸ; προητγείσθω → προηγείσθω.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 95 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-95). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The greatest impiety toward God is ill-treating a human being.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Μετγίστη → Μεγίστη.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 96 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-96). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The soul is illumined by the thought of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 97 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-97). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Practise self-sufficiency.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Αὐτάρκειαν. ἄσκει → Αὐτάρκειαν ἄσκει.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 98 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-98). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not crave everything.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 99 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-99). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Work hard at the causes of good things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 100 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-100). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not love the things of the body.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 101 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-101). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A shameful deed makes a person unclean.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 102 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-102). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The refutation of foolish opinion purifies the soul.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 103 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-103). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God is the guide of human beings in good actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 104 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-104). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider no one an enemy.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἡτοῦ → ἡγοῦ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 105 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-105). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Love what is of your own kind. Love God even before your own soul.

Notes on the original text

• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (106a, 106b), under the one Latin sentence 106 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 106 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-106). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is not hard for sinners to come together without sinning.

• So the Greek as printed; the sense is uncertain, and Rufinus's Latin (“it is very evil for sinners to come together when they sin”) seems to read it differently.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 107 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-107). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Much food hinders purity. Intemperance in food makes one unclean.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Γροφαὶ → Τροφαὶ; οΑκρασία → Ἀκρασία.

Topics: Fasting

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 108 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-108). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The use of all living creatures for food is indifferent, but abstaining is more rational.

• The preference for abstaining from meat reflects the Pythagorean background of many of the maxims. Origen quotes this maxim (Against Celsus 8.30).

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): -λογικώτερον → λογικώτερον.

Extrabiblical texts: Origen, Cels. 8.30 (Against Celsus; echo)

Topics: Fasting

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 109 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-109). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is not the foods and drinks that go in through the mouth that defile a person, but what comes out of an evil character.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): μιαί- νει → μιαίνει.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 110 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-110). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Whatever food you take when overcome … defiles you.

• A word is lost in the OCR (…); Rufinus has “overcome by appetite” in sense.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 111 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-111). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not make it your aim to please the crowd.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 112 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-112). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider God the cause of everything you do well.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 113 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-113). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God is not the cause of evils …

• The maxim breaks off in the OCR (…).

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 114 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-114). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not grasp for more of what the body seeks.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): πλεονεκτῶ → πλεονέκτει.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 115 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-115). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Gold does not rescue the soul from evils.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 116 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-116). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: You were not born to luxuriate in God's provision.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τῇ. τοῦ → τῇ τοῦ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 117 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-117). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Acquire what no one takes from you.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): μηδείς. σου → μηδείς σου.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 118 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-118). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Bear necessities as necessities. [120] Practise greatness of soul.

• This ref holds maxims 119 and 120 (marked [120]).

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Μετγαλοψυχίαν. ἄσκει → Μεγαλοψυχίαν ἄσκει.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 119 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-119). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not cling to the things for despising which you are rightly praised.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἐπαιγῇ. εὐλόγως → ἐπαινῇ εὐλόγως; πε- ριέχου.-’ → περιέχου.; μεταλοφρονεῖς → μεγαλοφρονεῖς.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 121 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-121). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Pray to God for what is worthy of God.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τὰ, ἄξια τοῦ θεοῦ. - → τὰ ἄξια τοῦ θεοῦ..

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 122 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-122). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Make the reason within you the law of your life.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 123 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-123). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Ask from God what you could not receive from a human being.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): λάβοις. ἂν παρὰ: → λάβοις ἂν παρὰ.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 124 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-124). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Pray that what toils lead to may come to you after the toils.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἡτεμόνες οἷ → ἡγεμόνες οἱ.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 125 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-125). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The prayer of a lazy person is empty talk.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): λόγος, ΄ → λόγος..

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 126 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-126). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Despise what you will not need once you are released from the body. [128] What you will not keep once you have acquired it, do not ask from God.

• This ref holds maxims 127 and 128 (marked [128]); the staged ref 128 is a leaked note of the editor (Origen's citation of maxim 109) and is held back. The editor's note at the end of this ref is removed.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ὯὩἱ Ὧν → Ὧν; κατα- φρόνει.. → καταφρόνει.; Οτῖρ. ὑπομνησθῆναι χαριεστάτης γνώμης ἣ καὶ ο → .

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 127 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-127). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Accustom your soul, next after God, to think highly of itself.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): μεγα- λοφρονεῖν → μεγαλοφρονεῖν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 129 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-129). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Value nothing that a bad man can take away from you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 130 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-130). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider good only what befits God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 131 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-131). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What is worthy of God is worthy also of a good man.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 132 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-132). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What does not contribute to happiness for God does not for a human being either.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 133 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-133). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Want the things that God too would want.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 134 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-134). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A son of God is one who values only the things that God values.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 135 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-135). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: As long as the body longs, the soul does not know God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 136 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-136). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Desire for possessions is the beginning of greed.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 137 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-137). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Injustice grows from self-love.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 138 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-138). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: By nature the body troubles the soul little. Love of pleasure makes the body unbearable.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (139a, 139b), under the one Latin sentence 139 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 139 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-139). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Everything in excess is hostile to a human being.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 140 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-140). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Loving what you should not, you will not love what you should.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 141 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-141). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: If you are eager about things that are not good, the good things will escape you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 142 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-142). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The mind of a wise man is always with God.

• Rufinus's Latin gives maxims 143–145 in a different order.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 143 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-143). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God dwells in the mind of a wise man.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 144 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-144). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A wise man is known to few.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 145 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-145). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Every desire is insatiable, and therefore also always in want.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 146 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-146). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What is wise is always like itself.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 147 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-147). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Knowledge of God and likeness to him suffice for happiness.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ΜᾺ ὁμοίιμυμα → ὁμοίωμα.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 148 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-148). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Bad people who are flattered become worse.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 149 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-149). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Wickedness that is praised becomes unbearable.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 150 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-150). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let your tongue follow your mind.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 151 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-151). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is better to throw a stone at random than a word.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 152 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-152). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider before speaking, so that you do not say what you should not.

• The last word is lost in the OCR and is supplied by sense.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 153 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-153). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Words without mind are noise.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 154 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-154). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Much talk does not escape sin.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἸΠολυλογία → Πολυλογία.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 155 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-155). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Wisdom goes with brevity of speech.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 156 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-156). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Long-windedness is a sign of ignorance.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Μακρολογία. → Μακρολογία.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 157 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-157). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Love the truth.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 158 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-158). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Use falsehood like poison.

• φάρμακον can mean either “drug” or “poison”; Rufinus took it as poison (venenum).

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 159 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-159). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let the right moment lead your words.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 160 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-160). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Speak when it is not fitting to be silent.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): σιτᾶν → σιγᾶν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 161 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-161). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: About what you do not know, be silent. About what you know, speak when you must.

Notes on the original text

• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (162a, 162b), under the one Latin sentence 162 of Rufinus.
• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ΤΤερὶ → Περὶ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 162 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-162). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A word out of season is proof of an evil mind. When you ought to act, do not use words.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (163a, 163b), under the one Latin sentence 163 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 163 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-163). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: In an assembly do not make a point of speaking first. The knowledge of speaking and of keeping silent is the same.

• The last word is cut off in the OCR and supplied by sense.

Notes on the original text

• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (164a, 164b), under the one Latin sentence 164 of Rufinus.
• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): καὶ τοῦ σιω → καὶ τοῦ σιωπᾶν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 164 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-164). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is better to be defeated speaking the truth than to prevail by deceit. One who wins by deceiving is defeated in character. False words become witnesses of evils. Great is the crisis in which a falsehood is fitting. When you would sin by speaking the truth, … then you will not sin by speaking falsehood. Deceive no one, above all one who needs counsel. By speaking with many you will see better what is beneficial.

• The OCR has lost the ends of several lines here; clear endings are restored and logged, and a lost word in the fifth sentence is marked (…).

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• Elter prints this Greek in 6 parts (165a, 165b, 165c, 165d, 165e, 165f), under the one Latin sentence 165 of Rufinus.
• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τοῦ περι σθαι → τοῦ περιγενέσθαι; δέομι → δεόμενον; συμφέρο → συμφέροντα; γἵνονται → γίνονται.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 165 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-165). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Faith is the leader of all good actions.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἐστι" → ἐστι..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 166 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-166). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Wisdom leads the soul to God.

• An apparatus note of the editor that the OCR ran into this line is removed.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): δδηγεῖ πρὸς θεόν. ΟἸϊν. (εἰκῆ λίθον); οὗ. Βοςᾳ. Μαρίδιγι (βαθς Ἅἀδτὰ ἴῃ νδηστῃ (,. εἰκῆ) ἰδοίδγθ αὐδπὶ νουθυτα᾽ ; Ργὶ ἔστω σοι αἷρ. Ῥγίι. λ. εἰ. βάλλειν (ν. βαλεῖν) ἢ ἃ → ὁδηγεῖ πρὸς θεόν..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 167 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-167). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Nothing is more akin to wisdom than truth.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): -σοφίᾳ → σοφίᾳ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 168 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-168). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The same nature cannot be both faithful and a lover of falsehood.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 169 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-169). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A cowardly and servile nature would have no share in faith.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 170 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-170). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: If you are faithful, do not prefer speaking what you should to listening. When you are among the faithful, listen rather than speak.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (171a, 171b), under the one Latin sentence 171 of Rufinus.
• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἄκους ἤπερ → ἄκουε ἤπερ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 171 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-171). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A man who loves pleasure is useless in everything.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 172 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-172). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Unless you are blameless, do not use words about God.

• The Greek as read begins with a stray mark; translated by sense.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τ ᾿Ανεύθυνος ὧν λόγοις. μὴ → Ἀνεύθυνος ὢν λόγοις μὴ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 173 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-173). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The sins of the ignorant are a reproach to those who taught them.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 174 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-174). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Those through whom the name of God is reviled are dead before God.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): λοι- οὐ «δορεῖται → λοιδορεῖται.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 175 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-175). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A wise man is a benefactor next after God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 176 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-176). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let your life confirm your words before those who hear you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 177 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-177). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What you should not do, do not even think of doing.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 178 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-178). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What you do not want to suffer, do not do either.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 179 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-179). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What is shameful to do is also shameful to order another to do.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 180 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-180). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Keep pure from sins even in your mind.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 181 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-181). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When you rule over people, remember that you are ruled by God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 182 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-182). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Whoever judges a person is judged by God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 183 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-183). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The danger is greater for the judge than for the one on trial.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 184 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-184). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Harm a person with anything rather than with a word.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 185 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-185). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is possible to deceive a human being with a word, but impossible to deceive God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 186 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-186). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is not hard to have knowledge and yet be defeated in argument.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): νενικῆσθαι. ᾿ Χχν → νενικῆσθαι..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 187 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-187). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The chief cause of wrong belief is love of glory in matters of faith.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 188 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-188). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Value being faithful by being so.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 189 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-189). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Revere a wise man as a living image of God.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ὡς ᾿εἰκόνα → ὡς εἰκόνα.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 190 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-190). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Even if a wise man is naked, let him seem to you to be wise.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 191 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-191). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Honour no one because he has much money.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 192 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-192). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is hard for a rich man to be saved.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 193 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-193). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: To find fault with a wise man and with God is an equal sin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 194 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-194). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When you handle discourse about God, consider that the souls of your hearers have been given to you as a deposit.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 195 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-195). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: You cannot live well unless you have believed sincerely.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): σοιβιῶναι → σοι βιῶναι.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 196 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-196). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider only what is noble good, and only what befits God noble.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 197 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-197). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do great things without promising great things.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): Ἰοίει -μεγάλα → Ποίει μεγάλα.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 198 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-198). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: You will not become wise by thinking you are wise before you are.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τενήσῃ → γενήσῃ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 199 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-199). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A great crisis shows a faithful man.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 200 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-200). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider the goal of life to be living according to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 201 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-201). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider nothing evil that is not shameful.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 202 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-202). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The end of evil is insolence, and the end of insolence is ruin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 203 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-203). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Passion will not rise up into the heart of a faithful person.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 204 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-204). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Every passion of the soul is hostile to reason.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): πολέμιον. : . → πολέμιον..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 205 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-205). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Whatever you do while in the grip of passion, you will regret.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 206 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-206). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Passions are the beginnings of diseases.

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Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 207 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-207). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Wickedness is a disease of the soul. Injustice is the death of the soul.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 208 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-208). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider yourself faithful only when you are freed from the passions of the soul.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): πα- θῶν → παθῶν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 209 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-209). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Treat all people as a common benefactor of humankind. As you wish your neighbours to treat you, treat them too.

• The second sentence repeats maxim 89; its last word stood displaced in the OCR and is put back.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (210a, 210b), under the one Latin sentence 210 of Rufinus.
• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): - [αὐτοῖς. Ὡς θέλεις χρήσασθαί σοι τοὺς πέλας, καὶ σὺ χρῶ → Ὡς θέλεις χρήσασθαί σοι τοὺς πέλας, καὶ σὺ χρῶ αὐτοῖς..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 210 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-210). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: By treating people badly you will treat yourself badly.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 211 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-211). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: The faithful person will do harm to no one.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 212 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-212). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Pray to be able to do good to your enemies.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 213 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-213). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A wise man seems useless to the base.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 214 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-214). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Without God you will not live well.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 215 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-215). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Endure everything for the sake of living according to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 216 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-216). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: God does not hear the prayer of one who does not hear people in need.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 217 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-217). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A philosopher is a gift from God to a philosopher.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 218 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-218). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: By honouring a philosopher you will honour yourself.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 219 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-219). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Being faithful, be so.

• The Greek is very brief (πιστὸς ὢν ἴσθι); translated literally.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 220 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-220). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When someone calls you son, remember whose son he calls you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 221 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-221). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When you call God Father, remember this in what you do.

• This repeats maxim 59.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): μέ- μνησο → μέμνησο.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 222 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-222). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let your faithful words be full of much piety.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): με- στὰ → μεστὰ.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 223 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-223). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: In what you do, keep God before your eyes.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): πρὸ. ὀφθαλμῶν → πρὸ ὀφθαλμῶν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 224 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-224). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: It is terrible for one who confesses God as Father to do anything shameful.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 225 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-225). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: One who does not love the wise man does not love himself either.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 226 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-226). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let a philosopher consider nothing his own possession.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 227 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-227). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Where God is common to all, and that as Father, it is not pious that their possessions should not be common.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ὯΩων → Ὧν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 228 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-228). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: One who does not hold a philosopher in high regard is ungrateful to God.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): φ: λόσοφον → φιλόσοφον.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 229 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-229). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: For he grants you to refuse marriage, so that you may live as one who sits beside God. Marry and have children, knowing that each is hard; but if, knowing as you do that war is hard, you would still show courage, then marry and have children.

• The first sentence permits celibacy; the second allows marriage for one who accepts its hardship. Translated exactly; compare 1 Cor 7:32–35.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (230a, 230b), under the one Latin sentence 230 of Rufinus.
• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἀνὸρίζοιο → ἀνδρίζοιο.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 230 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-230). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Every licentious man is an adulterer with his own wife.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 231 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-231). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do nothing for the sake of mere pleasure.

• The OCR marks a gap at the end (…), probably only a stray mark.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 232 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-232). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Know that you are an adulterer even if you only think of committing adultery; and let the same principle hold for you concerning every sin.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): λότος → λόγος.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 233 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-233). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: By calling yourself faithful you have confessed that you will not sin against God either.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): άμαρ- τεῖν → ἁμαρτεῖν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 234 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-234). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let self-control be considered the adornment of a faithful wife.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τυναικὶ → γυναικὶ.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 235 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-235). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A man who sends away his wife confesses that he is not able even to rule a wife.

• “Sends away” (ἀποπέμπων) is the usual verb for divorcing a wife.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τυναι- κὸς → γυναικὸς.

Topics: Marriage, Divorce, Divorce and remarriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 236 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-236). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A self-controlled wife is her husband's glory.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 237 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-237). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: If you respect your wife, you will have a wife who respects you.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 238 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-238). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let the marriage of the faithful be a contest of self-control.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τάμος → γάμος.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 239 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-239). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: As soon as you master your belly, you will master sexual desire too.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ταστρὸς → γαστρὸς.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 240 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-240). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Beware of praise from unbelievers.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 241 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-241). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What you receive freely from God, give freely too.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 242 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-242). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: You would not find a multitude of the faithful; for what is good is rare.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἀταθόν → ἀγαθόν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 243 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-243). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Honour a wise man next after God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 244 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-244). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: When you are rebuked so that you may become wise, be grateful to those who rebuke you.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): τος ἐλέγχουσιν → τοῖς ἐλέγχουσιν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 245 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-245). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: One who cannot bear the wise man cannot bear the good.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 246 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-246). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: If you wish to be faithful, above all do not sin; but if you do, do not commit the same sin twice.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 247 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-247). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: What is not a lesson worthy of God, do not learn.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 248 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-248). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let much learning be considered a meddlesomeness of the soul.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 249 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-249). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: One who knows the things worthy of God is a wise man.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ἀνήρ. Πςς → ἀνήρ..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 250 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-250). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Without learning you will not be dear to God; cling to it as necessary.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): πε- ριέχου ὡς ἀναγκαίου. Ηδαβθο οἵ. ἰπ Εζϑοι. θ, ροβὶ Βυδ) ἵν → περιέχου ὡς ἀναγκαίου..

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 251 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-251). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A wise man is sparing of time.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 252 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-252). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Use frankness with modesty. For a wise man even sleep is a matter of self-control.

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• Elter prints this Greek in 2 parts (253a, 253b), under the one Latin sentence 253 of Rufinus.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 253 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-253). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Let children who live badly grieve you more than children who are not alive.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): δὲ ᾿Ανιάτω → Ἀνιάτω; τοῦ μὴ Ζῆν → τοῦ μὴ ζῆν.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 254 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-254). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: For to live is not in our power, but to live well is in our power too.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ὁ γὰρ ζῆν → Τὸ γὰρ ζῆν; καλῶς δὲ Ζῆν καὶ )"δ ἐφ᾽ → καλῶς δὲ ζῆν καὶ ἐφ᾽.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 255 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-255). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Children who are not faithful are not children.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 256 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-256). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: A faithful man bears the loss of children with thanksgiving.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 257 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-257). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not judge as a philosopher one whom you do not trust in everything.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR slip): ὦ μὴ πάντα → ᾧ μὴ πάντα.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 258 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-258). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Do not accept slanders against a philosopher.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 259 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-259). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Strive to be a common benefactor of humankind.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 260 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-260). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: Consider even punishing someone justly a thing to pray to be spared.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 261 (Elter 1892 Gnomica I; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti-graece/1/#p-261). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek (A. Elter, Gnomica I, 1892); no public-domain English on hand, so each maxim was re-read against the Greek and checked against Rufinus's Latin of the same number.

Summary: If you wish to live cheerfully, do not do many things; for in busying yourself with many things you will be busy with bad things.