Quotes by Chrysostom

O most grateful burden, which comforts them that carry it! The burdens of earthly masters gradually wear out the strength of those who carry them; but the burden of Christ assists the bearers of it, because we carry not grace, but grace us.

— Chrysostom

Humility is the root, mother, nurse, foundation, and bond of all virtue.

— Chrysostom

Intemperance is a hydra with a hundred heads. She never stalks abroad unaccompanied with impurity, anger, and the most infamous profligacies.

— Chrysostom