To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. Saint Augustine abstinenceeasymoderation Change image and share on social
We make a ladder for ourselves of our vices, if we trample those same vices underfoot. Saint Augustine laddermaketrample Change image and share on social
To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it. Saint Augustine abstainforsakelong Change image and share on social
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. Saint Augustine angelchangedevil Change image and share on social
I want my friend to miss me as long as I miss him. Saint Augustine friendlongmis 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
My mind withdrew its thoughts from experience, extracting itself from the contradictory throng of sensuous images, that it might find out what that light was wherein it was bathed... And thus, with the flash of one hurried glance, it attained to the vision of That Which Is. Saint Augustine attainbathecontradictory share on social
