More Quotes by Augustine of Hippo
The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.
Lord, teach me to know you, and to know myself.
If God seems slow in responding, it is because He is preparing a better gift. He will not deny us. God withholds what you are not yet ready for. He wants you to have a lively desire for His greatest gifts. All of which is to say, pray always and do not lose heart.
It is no advantage to be near the light if the eyes are closed.
There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.
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.
In order to discover the character of people we have only to observe what they love.
Oh, God, to know you is life. To serve You is freedom. To praise you is the soul's joy and delight. Guard me with the power of Your grace here and in all places. Now and at all times, forever. Amen.
There is no love without hope, no hope without love, and neither hope nor love without faith.
Do what you can and pray for what you cannot yet do.
