The Ascetic's Dilemma

 "He is quite peculiar in his disposition."

"Be wary of him, for he may conduct himself as man yet his wrath is that of a monster."

"He is most obtuse. He speaks the gospel truth, yet I tell you now, his tongue is silver."

"Let him be. I daresay, let him be. In time, he shall get what he deserves."

"We shall henceforth exercise extreme caution in all our dealings with this wily charlatan, who appears all the more saintly."

"Sometimes, I do begin to fear him. I am fortunate indeed, to see through the facade."

"No more are we to parley with false messengers, who trade miracles for mirages."

"Cast him out, I say. Let solitude be his undoing, for it is then shall we really see what lies beneath."