This is the great work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God, and toexpect temptation to his last breath.

- 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 those who have reached it find it e…

- 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 ascetic pra…

- Anthony The Great

Expect temptation to your last breath.

- 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 whatever place you…

- 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 I heard a voice saying …

- Anthony The Great

When you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God.

- 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 materiali…

- 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, we have sinned against Chr…

- Anthony The Great