Sentences of Sextus (complete)

Summary: A faithful man is a chosen man.

• The Sentences of Sextus are a second-century Christian collection of maxims, many of them adapted from Greek (largely Pythagorean) sayings; this is the Latin translation made by Rufinus about 400, translated here from the edition of A. Elter (1891–92) as read from an uncorrected OCR (clear slips of the scan, such as c read as e, are translated by sense). There is no public-domain English translation on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin. Numbering follows the edition.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 1 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-1). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A chosen man is a man of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 2 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-2). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A man of God is he who is worthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 3 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-3). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He is worthy of God who does what is worthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 4 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-4). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Striving to be faithful, do nothing that is unworthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 5 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-5). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: One who doubts in faith is unfaithful.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 6 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-6). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: An unfaithful man is dead in a living body.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 7 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-7). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He is truly faithful who does not sin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 8 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-8). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Act carefully even in the least things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 9 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-9). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is no small thing in a man's life to neglect the small things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 10 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-10). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Consider every sin to be impiety.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 11 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-11). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is not the hand or the eye or any such member that sins, but the evil use of the hand or the eye.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 12 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-12). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Every member of the body that urges you to act against chastity is to be cast away; for it is better to live without one member than to be punished with it.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 13 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-13). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Believe that both the honours and the punishments in the judgment remain immortal for you.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 14 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-14). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Whatever of this world you have, even if someone takes it from you, do not be indignant.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 15 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-15). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not show yourself blameworthy to the world.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 16 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-16). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Yield everything to one who takes it from you, except your freedom.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 17 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-17). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A wise man who despises money is like God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 18 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-18). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Use the things of this world only for necessary purposes.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 19 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-19). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The things of the world to the world, and the things of God to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 20 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-20). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Be sure that you have received your soul from God as a faithful deposit.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 21 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-21). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 22 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-22). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Consider it the best purification to harm no one.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 23 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-23). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The soul is purified in the word of God through wisdom.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 24 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-24). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Never think that the substance of God is without feeling.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 25 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-25). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God is like a mind that moves of itself; and in this way he also subsists.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 26 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-26). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You will not find the greatness of God, even if you could fly with wings.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 27 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-27). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not seek the name of God, for you will not find it, because …

• The Latin sentence breaks off in the edition after "because" (quia), marked "…".

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 28 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-28). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Seek, then, nothing in God that is not permitted.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 29 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-29). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God is wise light, incapable of its contrary.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 30 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-30). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Whatever God has made, he made for the sake of men.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 31 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-31). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: An angel is God's minister to man; for he does not minister to no one: so precious is man with God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 32 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-32). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God is the first benefactor; second is the man who becomes a partaker of his kindness.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 33 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-33). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Live, then, as one who is second after God and chosen by him.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 34 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-34). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You have in you something like God; therefore use yourself as a temple of God, because of that in you which is like God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 35 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-35). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God has without doubt granted men the freedom of their own choice, so that, living purely and without sin, they may become like God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 36 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-36). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let the world revere your life.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 37 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-37). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Admit nothing that would brand a mark on you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 38 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-38). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: When those who live wickedly have gone out of the body, an evil demon will torment them until he exacts from them even the last [penny].

• The Latin breaks off in the OCR (nouis-); "the last [penny]" follows the sense of Matt 5:26.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 39 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-39). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Blessed is the man whose soul no one reproaches as it goes on its way to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 40 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-40). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 41 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-41). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Honour God, then, above all things, so that he himself may rule over you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 42 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-42). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: But if God has dominion over you, then at last you will have dominion over all things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 43 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-43). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The highest honour to God is to know him and to imitate him.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 44 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-44). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Nothing indeed is like God in all respects; yet imitation by an inferior, as far as is possible, is pleasing to him.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 45 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-45). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The mind of the pious man is a holy temple for God, and a pure heart without sin is the best altar for him.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 46 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-46). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The only sacrifice to God, and an acceptable one, is to do good to men for God's sake.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 47 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-47). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A man renders thanks to God who, as far as is possible, lives according to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 48 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-48). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God needs nothing; but the faithful man needs God alone.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 49 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-49). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He who needs few things, and those necessary, imitates the one who needs nothing.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 50 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-50). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Strive enough to be great before God, but before men to escape envy.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 51 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-51). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: If you are kind to the needy, you will be great before God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 52 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-52). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A wise man: while he lives, his reputation among men is small; but when he has died, his glory is proclaimed.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 53 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-53). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Count every hour in which you do not think of God as lost to you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 54 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-54). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR debris): 'H wy; oov. → .

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 55 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-55). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Understand what things are good, so that you may do good.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 56 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-56). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A man's thought does not escape God; therefore let your thought be pure from all evil.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 57 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-57). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Be worthy of him who has deigned to call you son, and do all things as a son of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 58 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-58). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You who call God Father, remember this in your actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 59 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-59). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A chaste man without sin will receive from God power to be a son of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 60 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-60). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A good mind is a choir of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 61 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-61). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: An evil mind is a choir of evil demons.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 62 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-62). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: If you restrain an unjust man from acting unjustly, this is to punish according to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 63 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-63). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Strive not to seem righteous, but to be righteous; for it is certain that he who wants to seem is not truly so.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 64 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-64). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Honour what is just for this very reason, that it is just.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 65 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-65). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You will never escape God's notice when you act unjustly, nor even when you think it.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 66 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-66). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A wise man will be chaste for God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 67 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-67). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Flee all filthiness.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 68 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-68). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Be eager always to speak of good things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 69 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-69). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Conquer lust.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 70 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-70). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Restrain the body in all things, for from luxuries and pleasures you will not escape filthiness.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 71 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-71). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God does not hear the lover of pleasure.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 72 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-72). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The end of luxuries is corruption.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 73 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-73). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let word, or reason, go before your actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 74 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-74). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is ruinous to be a slave to vices: as many vices as the soul has, so many masters too.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 75 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-75). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Love of money shows love of the things of the flesh.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 76 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-76). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Acquire a firm possession for the soul: virtue.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 77 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-77). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Renounce the things of the body while you still can and as far as you can.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 78 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-78). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Call only that your own which is good.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 79 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-79). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Such as you wish to be when you pray to God, be always such.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 80 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-80). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: When you have cast away all the best things as plunder, then, as one purified, ask of God what you wish.

• The sense of the Latin ("cum optima quaeque abieceris praedam") is obscure; translated literally.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 81 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-81). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Such as you wish to be before God, be such now already, when you distribute the things of the world; and despise them, as one who knows that you are next after God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 82 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-82). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: An evil-speaking tongue is the sign of an evil mind.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 83 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-83). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Accustom your tongue to speak well, and above all when the talk is about God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 84 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-84). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: No one, indeed, can do evil to God; but he who blasphemes is impious, for he has done the only thing he could.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 85 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-85). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The foundation of piety is self-control, and the summit of piety is friendship with God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 86 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-86). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Hold the pious man as yourself.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 87 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-87). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Wish that not what you want may happen to you, but what is expedient.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR debris): Ebyov. → .

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 88 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-88). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Such as you wish your neighbour to be to you, be such yourself to your neighbours.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 89 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-89). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not do what you blame.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 90 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-90). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Agree with no one who urges you to ask for what is not good.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 91 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-91). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: What God gives you no one can take away.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 92 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-92). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Deliberate before you act, and before you act examine what kind of thing it is that you are about to do.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 93 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-93). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: If there is anything you do not want God to know, neither do it nor think it.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 94 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-94). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Before you do whatever you do, think of God, so that his light may go before your actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 95 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-95). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: To afflict a man is great impiety against God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 96 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-96). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The soul is enlightened by the remembrance of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 97 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-97). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Be eager to be content with moderate things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 98 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-98). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not desire everything.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 99 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-99). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Seek out opportunities for good things, even with toil.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 100 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-100). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not love the things that belong to the body.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 101 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-101). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A shameful act makes a man unclean.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 102 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-102). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The soul of the foolish man is purged when his inner hidden thought is rebuked.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 103 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-103). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God is the guide of men in good actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 104 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-104). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Consider no one an enemy.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 105 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-105). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Love everyone who is of the same nature as you; but love God even more than your soul.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 106 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-106). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is very evil for sinners to come together in one when they sin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 107 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-107). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Much food hinders chastity, and lack of self-control in food makes a man unclean.

Topics: Fasting

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 108 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-108). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

• The preference for abstaining from meat reflects the Pythagorean background of many of the maxims.

Topics: Fasting

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 109 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-109). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is not the foods that are taken in through the mouth that defile a man, but the things that come forth from evil actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 110 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-110). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Whatever you take, overcome by desire, defiles you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 111 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-111). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not strive to please the multitude.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 112 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-112). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: In every good thing you do, consider God the author.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 113 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-113). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God is the author of no evil.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR debris): Kexov. → .

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 114 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-114). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not possess more than the use of the body requires.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 115 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-115). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Gold does not rescue the soul from evils.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 116 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-116). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is certain that one who is set among the luxuries of the body does not know the things prepared by God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 117 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-117). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Possess those things which no one can take away from you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 118 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-118). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Bear what is necessary as it is necessary.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 119 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-119). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Be eager to be great-souled.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 120 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-120). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not keep those things for which you would rightly be praised if you despised them; obtain those in which you will reasonably be magnificent.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 121 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-121). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Ask from God those things which it is worthy for God to grant.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 122 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-122). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let the reason that is in you be itself the law of your life.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 123 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-123). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Ask from God those things which …

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Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 124 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-124). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Wish that those things for which toil must come first may come to you after the toil.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 125 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-125). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The prayers or vows of a lazy man are empty words.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 126 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-126). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The things which we need even after laying aside the body ought not to be despised.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 127 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-127). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not ask of God that which, when you have it, you will not keep for ever.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 128 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-128). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 129 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-129). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Count nothing precious that a wicked man can take away from you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 130 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-130). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Consider that alone good which is worthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 131 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-131). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 132 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-132). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Whatever does not fit the blessedness of God, let it not fit the man of God either.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 133 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-133). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You ought to will the things that God also wills.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 134 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-134). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He is a son of God who counts precious only those things which God also counts precious.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 135 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-135). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: As long as the flesh is in its desires, the soul does not know God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 136 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-136). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The desire of possessing is the origin of avarice.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 137 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-137). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: When someone loves himself more, injustice is born from that.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 138 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-138). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: By nature the body is little troublesome to the soul, but luxury makes the body unbearable.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 139 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-139). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Everything that a man has beyond what is necessary is his enemy.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 140 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-140). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He who loves what is not expedient will not love what is expedient.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 141 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-141). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: To one who is devoted to things that are not good, the things that are good will remain hidden.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 142 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-142). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A wise man is known by few words.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 143 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-143). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Notes on the original text

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Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 144 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-144). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 145 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-145). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 146 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-146). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The wise man is always like himself.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 147 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-147). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The knowledge and imitation of God alone suffice for blessedness.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 148 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-148). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He who flatters the wicked makes them worse.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 149 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-149). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Wickedness becomes unbearable when it is praised.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 150 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-150). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let your tongue follow your understanding.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 151 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-151). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is better to throw a stone at random than to utter an idle word about God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 152 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-152). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Deliberate before you speak, so that you may not say what is not expedient.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 153 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-153). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Words without understanding are a disgrace.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 154 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-154). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Talkativeness will not escape sin.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 155 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-155). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The wise man will be brief in his speech.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 156 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-156). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A long tale is a sign of ignorance.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 157 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-157). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Love the truth.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 158 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-158). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Use falsehood as you would poison.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 159 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-159). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Before all things, seek the right time for your words.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 160 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-160). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Speak then, when it is not expedient to be silent.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 161 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-161). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: About what you do not know, be silent; but about what you are sure of, speak at the right time.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 162 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-162). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Speech out of season is the sign of a malicious mind.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 163 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-163). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: In an assembly do not strive to be the first to speak.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 164 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-164). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is better to be defeated when speaking the truth than to win by lying.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 165 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-165). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let faith go before all your actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 166 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-166). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Wisdom leads the soul to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 167 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-167). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Nothing is so native to wisdom as truth.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 168 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-168). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A soul that loves falsehood can never be made good.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 169 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-169). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Faith is foreign to a crooked and very evil disposition.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 170 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-170). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A faithful man loves to hear what he ought more than to say what he ought not.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 171 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-171). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A lustful man is useless for everything.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 172 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-172). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The blameless man, then, uses words about God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 173 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-173). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The sins of the learners are the disgrace of the teachers.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 174 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-174). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: They are dead before God through whom the name of God is cursed.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 175 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-175). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 176 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-176). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let your words guard the life of your hearers.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 177 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-177). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: What ought not to be done, do not even come under suspicion of doing.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 178 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-178). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 179 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-179). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: What is shameful for you to do, it is most shameful to command another to do.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 180 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-180). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Be clean of sins even in your thoughts.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 181 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-181). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: When you are set over men, remember that God is also set over you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 182 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-182). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: And when you judge men, know that you yourself are also judged by God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 183 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-183). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The danger of the one who judges is greater than that of the one who is judged.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 184 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-184). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Every wound is lighter than the wound of the tongue.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 185 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-185). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is possible to deceive a man with a word, but not God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 186 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-186). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not think it an evil if, while you know the truth, you are defeated in argument.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 187 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-187). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The love of boasting makes one think ill of the faith.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 188 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-188). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Strive to be faithful rather than to seem so.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 189 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-189). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 190 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-190). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A wise man, even if he is naked, should be held wise by you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 191 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-191). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Honour no one because he has much money.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 192 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-192). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 193 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-193). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: To disparage a wise man and to disparage God are equal.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 194 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-194). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: When you speak a word about God, consider that you have received from God the souls of your hearers as a deposit.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 195 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-195). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not think that one who does not believe wholeheartedly lives well.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 196 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-196). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Consider that you say only what is good.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 197 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-197). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do great things without promising great things.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 198 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-198). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You will never be wise if you think yourself wise before you are.

• The Latin is slightly garbled ("si te putaueris ne antequam sis"); translated by sense.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 199 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-199). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: In great tribulations it is shown who is faithful.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 200 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-200). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 201 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-201). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Think nothing evil that is not also shameful.

Notes on the original text

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Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 202 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-202). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The end of evil is injury, and the end of injury is destruction.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 203 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-203). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Passion does not rise into the heart of a faithful man.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 204 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-204). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Every passion of the soul is the enemy of its reason.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 205 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-205). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Whatever you do while the soul is in passion, you will regret.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 206 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-206). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Passions are the beginnings of diseases.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 207 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-207). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Wickedness is the disease of the soul, and injustice and impiety are the death of the soul.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 208 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-208). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not consider yourself faithful until you are free of the passions of the soul.

• The Latin says "when you have been free of the passions"; translated by sense.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 209 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-209). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Treat all men as if you were the common provider of all, next after God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 210 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-210). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He who treats men badly treats himself badly.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 211 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-211). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He who is faithful wishes no evil.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 212 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-212). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Pray that you may be able to do good to your enemies.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 213 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-213). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: To wicked men a wise man seems foolish.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 214 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-214). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Without God you cannot live for God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 215 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-215). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Bear all things for the sake of living according to God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 216 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-216). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: God does not hear the prayer of a man who does not hear the needy.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 217 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-217). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A wise man is a gift from God to a wise man.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 218 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-218). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: In honouring a wise man you will honour yourself.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 219 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-219). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Know that you are faithful.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 220 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-220). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 221 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-221). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Calling upon God as Father, remember this in your actions.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 222 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-222). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let your words always be full of piety.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 223 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-223). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: In your actions set God before your eyes.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 224 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-224). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: It is a sin to call upon God as Father and to do anything dishonourable.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 225 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-225). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 226 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-226). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let nothing be considered the philosopher's own possession.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 227 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-227). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Those whose God is common and the same Father are impious unless their possessions too are common.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 228 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-228). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He is ungrateful to God who does not esteem the philosopher highly.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 229 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-229). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You are permitted to refuse marriage, so that you may live cleaving to God without ceasing. Know that marrying and begetting children are both very hard; but if, knowing it to be very hard, like a battle, you nevertheless do not wish to fight, then marry a wife and beget children.

• The sense of the last clause is uncertain; the Latin may be corrupt ("tamen pugnare non uis"). The counsel is translated as written.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 230 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-230). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

• "Adulterer" renders adulter; the maxim condemns unchastity within marriage itself.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 231 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-231). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do nothing for the sake of lust alone.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 232 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-232). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Know that you are an adulterer even if you have thought of adultery; and let the same reckoning hold for you about every sin.

Topics: Ethics

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 233 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-233). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Having professed yourself faithful, you have promised at the same time not to sin against God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 234 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-234). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let chastity be counted the adornment of a faithful woman.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 235 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-235). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A man who puts away his wife declares that he cannot even govern a woman.

• "Puts away" renders dimittit; translated as written.

Topics: Divorce, Marriage, Divorce and remarriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 236 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-236). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A chaste woman is the glory of her husband.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 237 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-237). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: If you show reverence to your wife, you have her reverent.

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 238 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-238). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Topics: Marriage

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 239 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-239). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: As you restrain the belly, so also the sexual impulses.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 240 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-240). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Avoid the praises of the unfaithful.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 241 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-241). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 242 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-242). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: You will not find a multitude of the faithful, for everything that is good is rare.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 243 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-243). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Honour the wise man, next after God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 244 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-244). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

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

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 245 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-245). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He who does not obey a wise man does not obey God either.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 246 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-246). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: If you want to be faithful, strive above all not to sin; and if it should perhaps happen, at least let the same thing not be repeated.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 247 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-247). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not learn a teaching that is not worthy of God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 248 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-248). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: To want to know many things is to be considered curiosity of the soul.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 249 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-249). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: He who knows what is worthy of God is wise.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 250 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-250). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The teaching by which you can advance in the love of God, seek that above all, and as a necessity.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 251 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-251). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A wise man is sparing, so as not to lose time.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 252 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-252). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Have confidence with modesty.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 253 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-253). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: … your children living wickedly, more than dying.

• The Latin is garbled in the OCR ("ixi ut te liberi male uiuentes magis quam morientes"); the sense seems to be that children who live wickedly should grieve one more than children who die. Uncertain.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 254 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-254). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: To live is not in our power, but to live rightly is in our power.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 255 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-255). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Unfaithful children are not children.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 256 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-256). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A faithful man does not take ungratefully the rejection of … .

• One word is garbled in the OCR and marked "…".

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 257 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-257). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not judge him to be a philosopher whom you do not trust about everything.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 258 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-258). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not accept accusations against a philosopher.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 259 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-259). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Strive to do good to every man alike.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 260 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-260). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let it be abhorrent to you to punish anything, even justly.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 261 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-261). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: If you wish to live with gladness of soul, do not do many things; for in many actions you are harmed.

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• Digital text corrected (OCR debris): TOv. → .

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 262 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-262). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Do not take up what you did not lay down, but let your own things suffice you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 263 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-263). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Leaving what you possess, follow the word of God; for you will be free from all things when you serve God.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 264 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-264). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Cease.

• The maxim is a single word in the edition; its Greek original is fuller.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 265 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-265). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Share with every man.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 266 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-266). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: To fast for the sake of refreshing a poor man is also good.

Topics: Fasting

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 267 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-267). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let every drink be pleasant to you.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 268 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-268). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Flee drunkenness as madness.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 269 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-269). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: A man who is conquered by his belly is like a beast.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 270 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-270). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Nothing good arises from the flesh.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 271 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-271). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: The pleasures of the most shameful lust pass quickly, but the disgraces remain for ever.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 272 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-272). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Men are accustomed to cut off some of their members for the health of the rest; how much better to do it for …

• The sentence breaks off in the edition, marked "…".

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 273 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-273). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Consider it a great punishment when you have obtained your desires; for the possession of what is desired never quiets desire.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 274 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-274). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: An act in which freedom is taken away is not wise.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 275 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-275). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Treat necessary desire as necessary.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 276 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-276). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: All men wish to have good things, but they obtain them who have given themselves over entirely to the word of God from within.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 277 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-277). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Be, as a philosopher, honourable and not a detractor.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 278 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-278). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let your criticism be rare and timely.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 279 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-279). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Excessive laughter is the sign of a careless soul; do not, then, allow yourself to break out further than a smile.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 280 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-280). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Use eagerness rather than slackness.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 281 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-281). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from Rufinus's Latin (Gildemeister 1873); no public-domain English on hand, so the translation was re-read against the Latin.

Summary: Let the life of the chaste be for you an example of honour.

Cite (SBL): Sent. Sext. 282 (Gildemeister 1873; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/sententiae-sexti/1/#p-282). (abbreviation not yet checked)