858 Quotes by Saint Augustine

Of this I am certain, that no one has ever died who was not destined to die some time. Now the end of life puts the longest life on a par with the shortest. . . . And of what consequence is it what kind of death puts an end to life, since he who has died once is not forced to go through the same ordeal a second time? They, then, who are destined to die, need not be careful to inquire what death they are to die, but into what place death will usher them.

We must understand then, that even though God doesn't always give us what we want, He always gives us what we need for our salvation.

Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not

Often the contempt of vainglory becomes a source of even more vainglory, for it is not being scorned when the contempt is something one is proud of.

Jesus took His flesh from the flesh of Mary

I count myself one of the number of those who write as they learn and learn as they write.

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.

Who would not shudder if he were given the choice of eternal death or life again as a child ? Who would not choose to die ?

You cannot attain to charity except through humility.