Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature. Saint Augustine contrarymiraclenature 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
Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible. Saint Augustine happinesshappyimpossible Change image and share on social
Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation. Saint Augustine beginconstructdeep share on social
Bad company is like a nail driven into a post, which, after the first and second blow, may be drawn out with little difficulty; but being once driven up to the head, the pincers cannot take hold to draw it out, but which can only be done by the destruction of the wood. Saint Augustine badblowcompany share on social
Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you. Saint Augustine dependgodpray Change image and share on social
Punishment is justice for the unjust. Saint Augustine justicepunishmentunjust Change image and share on social
Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. Saint Augustine beautygrowlove Change image and share on social
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. Saint Augustine abstinenceeasymoderation Change image and share on social
Give me chastity and continence, but not yet. Saint Augustine chastitycontinencegive Change image and share on social
