Abba Silvanus of Gaza was one of the Desert Fathers quoted in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers).

Quotes

Ward, Benedicta (1984). The sayings of the Desert Fathers: the alphabetical collection. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications.
  • He also said, 'Unhappy is the man whose reputation is greater than his work.'
    • Saying 10


  • Abba Moses asked Abba Silvanus, 'Can a man lay a new foundation every day?'
    The old man said, 'If he works hard, he can lay a new foundation at every moment.'
    • Saying 11
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