Augustine Quotes

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

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

Love is the beauty of the soul.

Hope has two beautiful daughters: anger and courage.

The measure of love is to love without measure.

Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you.

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

What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men.

The world is in chaos because the minds of men are in chaos. Men have become unstable because they have lost their spiritual foundations.

It is not true to say that possessions by themselves are either good or bad, but the way we use them determines their true value.

The purpose of all learning is ultimately to lead to the love and contemplation of God.

My mind was captured by the divine beauty, and I realized that the things we desire on Earth are simply a faint reflection of the true beauty found in God.

Our hearts are made for you, O Lord, and they are restless until they find their rest in you.

The measure of a person’s greatness is not in his power to succeed, but in his power to resist failure.

The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

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

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

Love is not inconsistent with justice, as some suppose.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.

The truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend it. Let it loose and it will defend itself.

Faith tells us that God is good, even when life is bad.

Our souls find rest only when they are in God’s presence.

God’s love is not limited to one person or group; it is for all of humanity.

We are not alone in our struggles; God is always with us.

True happiness can only be found in God.

God’s love is unconditional.

Love your enemies, for they are a mirror of your own inner struggles.

Hope is the anchor of the soul.

God’s grace is sufficient for all our needs.

Wisdom comes from God, not from worldly knowledge.

The greatest act of love is to forgive.

True humility is recognizing our own faults and weaknesses.

God’s light shines even in the darkest of times.

True peace comes from an inner harmony with God.

We are all sinners in need of God’s grace.

Faith is not about having all the answers; it is about trusting in God’s plan.

The path to God is through love and kindness.

True freedom is found in surrendering to God’s will.

God’s love is a gift that we must share with others.

True wisdom comes from seeking God’s guidance.

We find our true identity in God.

God’s love is like a river; it flows freely and abundantly.

The key to happiness is to love and serve others.

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