I cannot understand how people change their fashions and manners depending on the place. It is said that polypi become assimilated to the rocks to which they adhere and become one in colour with the rocks. Similarly, [some Christians] lay aside the inspiration of the assembly. And after departure from it, they become like others with whom they associate. Nay, in laying aside the artificial mask of solemnity, they are proved to be what they secretly were. After having paid reverence to the discourse about God, they leave behind what they have heard. Outside of the assembly, they foolishly amuse themselves with ungodly playing and romantic quavering, occupied with flute-playing, dancing, intoxication, and all kinds of frivolity.
--St. Clement of Alexandria.
