Augustine Of HippoThou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.
About This Quote
The author of this quote, George Herbert, was a British clergyman and poet. He wrote the famous poem “Love’s Labour’s Lost” in 1633. The poem is filled with biblical references to God and other religious references that are not necessarily related to the actual meaning of the poem. This quote by George Herbert is simply amazing because it captures the way that humans are made for God. We were created by God for God’s pleasure, and our hearts are restless until we find our rest in him.
Source: Confessions
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