Meaning and context of this quote
“A tree is known by its fruit; so a life is known by its deeds. A good deed is never lost: whoever sows courtesy reaps friendship, and whoever plants kindness gathers love.”
from Homilies — Basil the Great
This passage from Homilies reflects Basil the Great’s teaching on love.
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