Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine: Humility

St Augustine of Hippo

St Augustine of Hippo (Photo credit: Lawrence OP)

 

There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.

—St. Augustine

 

Saint Augustine: Wiser than Cicero and Plato

“I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but I have never read in either of them: Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden.” ”
—Saint Augustine.

Consent

Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique

Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“He who created us without our help will not save us without our consent. ”
—St. Augustine

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