John Chrysostom Quotes
John Chrysostom, the Golden-Mouthed, was an early Christian preacher, archbishop of Constantinople, and one of the most important Fathers of the Greek-speaking Church. After ascetic training in Antioch, he served for many years as a celebrated preacher there before being made archbishop of the imperial capital in 397. The quotes below are attributed to John Chrysostom, organized by topic.
John Chrysostom on God
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Attributed to John Chrysostom:
“If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the church door, you will not find him in the chalice.”
John Chrysostom on Politics
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Attributed to John Chrysostom:
“The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.”
John Chrysostom on Truth
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Attributed to John Chrysostom:
“Words are the mirror of the soul.”
John Chrysostom on Virtue
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Attributed to John Chrysostom:
“Wealth is sin's nurse.”
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Attributed to John Chrysostom:
“He who is not angry when there is just cause is sinful.”
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Attributed to John Chrysostom:
“Almsgiving is the queen of virtues.”