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Saint Augustine Quotes

Biography: Saint Augustine is known for his influential works in Christian theolo... more Biography: Saint Augustine is known for his influential works in Christian theology and philosophy. Born in 354 AD in present-day Algeria, he authored "Confessions" and "City of God," shaping Western Christianity. A former professor of rhetoric, his conversion to Christianity marked a profound shift in his life, leading to his role as the Bishop of Hippo. less

"He who sings prays twice"

Tags: Inspiration, Spirituality, Faith, Religion, Music

"Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation"

Tags: Balance, Discipline, Simplicity, Self-discipline, Self-control

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

Tags: Human nature, Spirituality, Transformation, Humility, Virtue

"This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections"

Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Self-awareness

"He who created us without our help will not save us without our consent"

Tags: Faith, Divine, Creation, Cooperation, Theology

"Doubt is but another element of faith"

Tags: Philosophy, Spirituality, Reflection, Faith, Belief

"Seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Perspective, Spirituality, Knowledge

"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"

Tags: Love, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity, Kindness

"The measure of love is to love without measure"

Tags: Love, Compassion, Devotion, Unconditional love, True love

"You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you"

Tags: Spirituality, Faith, Peace, God, Christianity

"In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity"

Tags: Understanding, Compassion, Unity, Liberty, Tolerance

"Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it"

Tags: Truth, Ethics, Integrity, Morality, Values

"God loves each of us as if there were only one of us"

Tags: Love, Spirituality, Individuality, Compassion, Faith

"To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him the greatest adventure; to find Him the greatest human achievement"

Tags: Inspiration, Love, Achievement, Spirituality, Faith

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

Tags: Motivation, Perseverance, Spirituality, Faith, Responsibility