St. Nicholas Cabasilas

Orthodox Saints · Various centuries

  1. A lie is a delusion of the mind, while evil is a delusion of the will. The sign by which one is distinguished from the other is the judgment of God Himself ... that which he teaches a man: Truth is that which leads a man to will the good. But whatever contradicts this is entirely false, entirely evil.

    — Seven Sermons on the Life in Christ, 7