Quotes by St. Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine of Hippo

Roman African Christian theologian and philosopher

Lived from: 354 - 430

Category: Theologians and clergy | Philosophers

Born: 14 november 354 Died: 29 august 430

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  • He that is kind is free, though he is a slave; he that is evil is a slave, though he be a king.
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  • The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.
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  • The greatest evil is physical pain.
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  • By faithfulness we are collected and wound up into unity within ourselves, whereas we had been scattered abroad in multiplicity.
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  • Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.
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  • Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
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  • Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.
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  • Don't you believe that there is in man a deep so profound as to be hidden even to him in whom it is?
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  • Faith is to believe what we do not see; and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.
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  • Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.
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  • Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.
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  • Give me chastity and continence, but not yet.
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  • God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.
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  • God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.
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  • Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.
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  • Habit, if not resisted, soon becomes necessity.
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  • I asked the whole frame of the world about my God; and he answered,'' I am not He, but He made me.''
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  • I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within.
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  • I have learnt to love you late, Beauty at once so ancient and so new!
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  • 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.''
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What are the most famous quotes from St. Augustine of Hippo?

The two most famous quotes from St. Augustine of Hippo are:

  • "He that is kind is free, though he is a slave; he that is evil is a slave, though he be a king."
  • "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works."

When did St. Augustine of Hippo live?

St. Augustine of Hippo was born in 354 and died in the year 430.