Abba Silvian also said: “Woe to that man whose name is greater than his deeds.” – The Gerontikon
They once asked Abba Silvian, “What course of life did you take, father, to attain such temperance?” He answered, “I…
Abba Peter said: “We should not be swelled with pride when the Lord works through us, but rather give thanks…
Abba Peter said: “As long as my fathers have been alive, I have come to visit them twice a month,…
Abba Joseph asked Abba Nisteros, “What should I do about my tongue? For I cannot control it.” And the old…
Once when the great Abba Nisteros was walking in the desert with one of the brothers, they saw a serpent…
“Do not desire for your affairs to turn out as you think they should, but as God wishes; so you…
Abba Nilus said, “All the things you can do to defend yourself against a brother who has wronged you will…
“Three elders went to Abba Paphnutius to ask him for a word. He said, ‘What do you want to hear,…
“For this is perfection: Praising your neighbor more than yourself.” – Abba Matoes
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