9 Quotes & Sayings By St Augustine

St. Augustine was one of the most influential writers of the early Christian Church. He was born in 354 CE, in what is now modern day Tunisia, and studied rhetoric at Carthage, where he converted to Christianity. Later he became a bishop and founded many churches throughout North Africa Read more

His importance to our society can be seen in the fact that he was an influence on numerous great philosophers; for example, his influence can be seen in Descartes' philosophy, Kant's ethics, and the writings of Michel de Montaigne. Author: Martha Beck

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Love and do what you like. St. Augustine
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Since love grows within you so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. St. Augustine
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Faith is to believe what we do not see and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe. St. Augustine
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Lord who art always the same give that I know myself give that I know Thee. St. Augustine
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Habit if not resisted soon becomes necessity. St. Augustine
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He that is not jealous is not in love. St. Augustine
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Poetry is the Devil's wine. St. Augustine
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Lord make me chaste - but not yet. St. Augustine