The desire is thy prayers; and if thy desire is without ceasing, thy prayer will also be without ceasing. The continuance of your longing is the continuance of your prayer. Saint Augustine ceasecontinuancedesire Change image and share on social
In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery? Saint Augustine absencejusticeorganize Change image and share on social
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. Saint Augustine accidentattentionbring Change image and share on social
Oh Lord, give me chastity, but do not give it yet. Saint Augustine chastitygivelord Change image and share on social
If I am given a formula, and I am ignorant of its meaning, it cannot teach me anything, but if I already know it what does the formula teach me? Saint Augustine formulaignorantmean 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
We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life is concerned with seeking bodily pleasure and avoiding pain. Saint Augustine actionanimalavoid Change image and share on social
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart. Saint Augustine exalthearthumility Change image and share on social
If we live good lives, the times are also good. As we are, such are the times. Saint Augustine goodlivetime Change image and share on social
