From the sayings of ABBA PACHOMIOUSabout FASTING

“A thought? Come to terms with it in patience, waiting for God to give you calm. Fasting? Put up with it in perseverance. One single heart with your brother. Virginity in all your members: virginity in your thoughts, purity of body, and purity of heart. Head bowed, and a humble heart; gentleness in the hour of anger.”