To say that God turns away from the sinful is like saying that the sun hides from the blind.
Anthony the GreatWhen you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God.
Anthony the GreatA time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, "You are mad; you are not like us."
Anthony the GreatThe fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately, but by time, rain and care; similarly, the fruits of men ripen through ascetic practice, study, time, perseverance, self-control and patience.
Anthony the Great