Athanasius of Alexandria quotes - page 2

Others such as these met him in the outer mountain and thought to mock him because he had not learned letters. And Antony said to them, 'What do you say? Which is first, mind or letters? And which is the cause of which- mind of letters or letters of mind.' And when they answered mind is first and the inventor of letters, Antony said, 'Whoever, therefore, has a sound mind has not need of letters. (Athanasius of Alexandria)

If he [Anthony] heard of a good man anywhere, like the prudent bee, he went forth and sought him, nor turned back to his own place until he had seen him; and he returned, having got from the good man as it were supplies for his journey in the way of virtue.

Athanasius of Alexandria

Anyone who wants to look at sunlight naturally wipes his eye clear first, in order to make, at any rate, some approximation to the purity of that on which he looks; and a person wishing to see a city or country goes to the place in order to do so.

Athanasius of Alexandria

Thus united to them in the fellowship of life, he will both understand the things revealed to them by God and, thenceforth escaping the peril that threatens sinners in the judgment, will receive that which is laid up for the saints in the kingdom of heaven.

Athanasius of Alexandria

The Holy and Inspired Scriptures are sufficient of themselves for the preaching of the Truth.

Athanasius of Alexandria

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Athanasius of Alexandria

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Occupation: Roman Saint
Born: 296
Died: 373
Quotes count: 30
Wikipedia: Athanasius of Alexandria

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