The same thing which is now called Christian religion existed among the ancients. They have begun to call 'Christian' the true religion which existed before. Saint Augustine ancientbegincall Change image and share on social
Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering. Saint Augustine abroadcircularcompass share on social
God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist. Saint Augustine bringevilexist Change image and share on social
If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself. Saint Augustine gospelreject Change image and share on social
Charity is no substitute for justice withheld. Saint Augustine charityjusticesubstitute Change image and share on social
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. Saint Augustine beginclouddescend Change image and share on social
Thou hast created us for Thyself, and our heart is not quiet until it rests in Thee. Saint Augustine createhastheart Change image and share on social
We make ourselves a ladder out of our vices if we trample the vices themselves underfoot. Saint Augustine laddermaketrample Change image and share on social
