... where Solomon says that 'Wisdom has built herself a house' (Prov. 9:1), he refers darkly in these words to the preparation of the flesh of the Lord: for the true Wisdom did not dwell in another's building, but built… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
It is impossible that one who has turned to the world and feels its anxieties, and engages his heart in the wish to please… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
For when one considers the universe, can anyone be so simple-minded as not to believe that the Divine is present in everything, pervading, embracing… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
Peace is defined as harmony among those who are divided. When, therefore, we end the civil war within our nature and cultivate peace within… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
But if one wishes to be absolute master of all, to obtain the entire inheritance, and to exclude his brothers from even a third… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
“and the creation, in the world and above the world, that once was at variance with itself, is knit together in friendship: and we… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
It is impossible for one to live without tears who considers things exactly as they are. — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
Hope always draws the soul from the beauty which is seen to what is beyond, always kindles the desire for the hidden through what… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
If custom is to avail for proof of soundness, we too, surely, may advance our prevailing custom; and if they reject this, we are… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
Who gives you the day will give you also the things necessary for the day. — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
Today the darkness begins to grow shorter and the light to lengthen, as the hours of night become fewer… Realize that the true light… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
If we truly think of Christ as our source of holiness, we shall refrain from anything wicked or impure in thought or act and… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
We are not entitled to such licence, I mean that of affirming what we please; we make the Holy Scriptures the rule and the… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
Our human weakness is protected by the assistance of the Angels and...in all our perils, provided faith remain with us, we are defended by… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
For truly barren is profane education, which is always in labor but never gives birth. For what fruit worthy of such pangs does philosophy… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share
