Regard as free not those whose status makes them outwardly free, but those who are free in their character and conduct. For we should not call men truly free when they are wicked and dissolute, since they are slaves to… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one should say that it is not easy. Nor do… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
When Abba Anthony thought about the depths of the judgments of God, he asked, 'Lord, how is it that some die when they are young, while others drag on to extreme old age? Why are there those who are poor and those who are rich? Why do wicked men prosper and why are the just in need?' He heard a… — Anthony the Great Copy Share
I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, "What can get through from such snares?" Then… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; in… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
The person who abides in solitude and quiet is delivered from fighting three battles: hearing, speech, and sight. Then there remains one battle to… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
. . . you should know that there is present with you the angel whom God has appointed for each man. . . This… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
God's Providence controls the universe. It is present everywhere. Providence is the sovereign Logos of God, imprinting form on the unformed materiality of the… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
Our life and our death is with our neighbor. If we gain our brother, we have gained God, but if we scandalize our brother,… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
The fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately, but by time, rain and care; similarly, the fruits of men ripen through… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
Intelligent men have no need to listen to much talk, but should attend only to that which is profitable and guided by God's will. — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
This is the great work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God, and toexpect temptation to his… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
