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John Chrysostom Quotes on Justice

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. This page collects quotes attributed to John Chrysostom on the topic of justice, drawn from across the philosopher's works.

Quotes

  • Attributed to John Chrysostom:

    “If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the church door, you will not find him in the chalice.”

  • Attributed to John Chrysostom:

    “The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.”

  • Attributed to John Chrysostom:

    “He who is not angry when there is just cause is sinful.”

  • Attributed to John Chrysostom:

    “Almsgiving is the queen of virtues.”