Blame Quote by Anthony the Great

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

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

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

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

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

. . . you should know that there is present with you the angel whom God has appointed for each man. . . This…

— Anthony the Great

Expect temptation to your last breath.

— Anthony the Great

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

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

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

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

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