"Ward: A brother going to market asked Abba Poemen, "How do you advise me to behave?" The old man said to him, "Make friends with anyone who tries to bully you and sell your produce in peace.""
— Poemen

January 1, 1970

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Wortley: A brother on his way to the marketplace asked Abba Poemen: “What do you wish me to do?” The elder said to him: “Become the friend of one who coerces himself, and you will sell your wares in tranquility.” — Saying 163 (Ward); 162 (Wortley)