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
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… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
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
Regard as free not those whose status makes them outwardly free, but those who are free in their character and conduct. For we should… — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
To say that God turns away from the sinful is like saying that the sun hides from the blind. — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
When you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God. — Anthony the Great Copy Share Image
