Author: Saint Augustine

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Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible.

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible.

- Saint Augustine

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

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

- Saint Augustine

The words printed here are concepts. You must go through the experiences.

The words printed here are concepts. You must go through the experiences.

- Saint Augustine

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

- Saint Augustine

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.

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

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

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

- Saint Augustine

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

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

- Saint Augustine

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

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

- Saint Augustine

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

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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