St. Mark, the fifth century monk says, «He who wants to cross the spiritual sea is long - suffering, humble, vigilant and self - controlled.» (faith.org.uk)
Shantideva, an 8th century monk said, «If a problem can be solved why worry, If a problem can't be solved, then what use is it worrying?» (chattanoogareia.com)
In «Jesus of Nazareth - The Infancy Narratives,» the pope says the Christian calendar is actually based on a blunder by a 6th century monk, who Benedict says was several years off in his calculation of Jesus» birth date. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)