Quote like "Anyone can endure an insult but it takes a saint to pass through praise unharmed"
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The quote comes from "THE LADDER OF DIVINE ASCENT" by St John Climacus.
http://www.prudencetrue.com/images/TheLadderofDivineAscent.pdf
On page 73
- People of high spirit bear offence nobly and gladly, but only holy people and saints can pass through praise without harm.
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