Saint Augustine Quotes

Saint Augustine — Saint

Augustine of Hippo also known as Saint Augustine or Saint Austin,[4] was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius, located in Numidia. He is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in Western Christianity for his writings in the Patristic Era. Among his most important works are City of God and Confessions... (wikipedia)

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

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

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

Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.

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

Saint Augustine Quotes

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