One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one should say that it is not easy.… — Anthony the Great Easy 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… — Anthony the Great Abba 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… — Anthony the Great Christian humility 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… — Anthony the Great Bible 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… — Anthony the Great Battle Copy Share Image
. . . you should know that there is present with you the angel whom God has appointed for each man. .… — Anthony the Great All things 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… — Anthony the Great All things 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… — Anthony the Great Brother 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… — Anthony the Great Care 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… — Anthony the Great Christian 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… — Anthony the Great Blame 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… — Anthony the Great Call me 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 Blind 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 Bed Copy Share Image
