The Conferences of John Cassian. Part II. Containing Conferences XI-XVII 96Abbot Joseph's question whether we got more good in Egypt than in Syria.

John Cassian · The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Series II Volume XI: Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John Cassian by Philip Schaff

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Abbot Joseph's question whether we got more good in Egypt than in Syria.

To this the blessed Joseph, after a short silence: Are you sure, said he, that you can get more profit in spiritual matters in this country?