Gregory of Nazianzus Quotes on God
Gregory of Nazianzus, called the Theologian, was a fourth-century Cappadocian Father, archbishop of Constantinople, and one of the principal architects of Trinitarian orthodoxy. This page collects quotes attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus on the topic of god, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus:
“Better to think rightly of God in silence than wrongly in speech.”
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Attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus:
“Theology is impossible without prayer.”
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Attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus:
“Beware of giving names to God, for he is above all names.”
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Attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus:
“The mind that has been illumined by God speaks rightly of God.”
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Attributed to Gregory of Nazianzus:
“What is unassumed is unhealed; but what is united with God is also saved.”