Home Inspirational Quotes A house is not built by beginning at the top – Abba...

A house is not built by beginning at the top – Abba John the Dwarf

Abba John the Dwarf
Abba John the Dwarf

Abba John the Dwarf said, ‘A house is not built by beginning at the top and working down. You must begin with the foundations in order to reach the top.’ They said to him, ‘What does this saying mean?’ He said, ‘The foundation is our neighbour, whom we must win, and that is the place to begin. For all the commandments of Christ depend on this one.’

The Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Abba John the Dwarf (4th Century)

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here