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
Patience is the companion of wisdom. Saint Augustine companionpatiencewisdom Change image and share on social
Blessedness consists in the accomplishment of our desires, and in our having only regular desires. Saint Augustine accomplishmentblessednessconsist Change image and share on social
Give me chastity and continence, but not yet. Saint Augustine chastitycontinencegive Change image and share on social
I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but I have never read in either of them: Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden. Saint Augustine beautifulciceroheavy Change image and share on social
God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. Saint Augustine godlove Change image and share on social
The spiritual virtue of a sacrament is like light; although it passes among the impure, it is not polluted. Saint Augustine impurelightpass Change image and share on social
