When you see that the devil has your child by the throat, instead of getting angry at your son for straying from the right path, turn to God. Learn to turn to God in prayer for your children. Instead of scolding or condemning them, ask God to intervene in your struggles with your children. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia
When people begin to praise us, let us hurry to remember the multitude of ours transgressions, and we will see that we are truly unworthy of that which they say and do in our honor. John Climacus
You can see that a city is prosperous by the wealth of goods for sale in the market. Land too we call prosperous if it bears rich fruit. And so also the soul may be counted prosperous if it is full of good works of every kind. Basil of Caesarea
The fish that can see that its water is getting shallower, cannot be stranded. Nigerian Proverb
When you see that someone is cutting your neighbor's beard, start wetting yours. Mexican Proverb
If we let people see that kind of thing, there would never again be any war. Polish Proverb