But, as for us, when we lack something, instead of struggling courageously against our difficulties, we come fawning to the rich, like puppies waggin… - Nilus of Sinai

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But, as for us, when we lack something, instead of struggling courageously against our difficulties, we come fawning to the rich, like puppies wagging their tails in the hope of being tossed a bare bone or some crumbs. To get what we want, we call them benefactors and protectors of Christians, attributing every virtue to them, even though they may be utterly wicked.