Saint Augustine Quotes

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The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

Saint Augustine

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It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.

Saint Augustine

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Punishment is justice for the unjust.

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Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.

Saint Augustine

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Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.

Saint Augustine

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In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?

Saint Augustine

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Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.

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Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.

Saint Augustine

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God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.

Saint Augustine

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Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

Saint Augustine

LoveBeautySoulLove IsYouWithin

What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.

Saint Augustine

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Will is to grace as the horse is to the rider.

Saint Augustine

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