Happy the man who ventures boldly to defend what he holds dear. Ovid
In the spiritual life we can do nothing worthy without repentance, but the Lord has much mercy on us because of our intentions. He who compels himself and holds on to repentance until the end, even if he sins is saved because he compelled himself, for the Lord promised this in the Gospel. Marcus Eremita
God is Breath, for the breath of the wind is shared by all, goes everywhere; nothing shuts it in, nothing holds it prisoner. Maximus the Confessor
A book holds a house of gold. Chinese Proverb
The essence of the spirit is space; there is nothing it holds to in the end. Tibetan Proverb
When you are in a hurry, the horse holds back. Chinese Proverb