It is the function of perfection to make one know one's imperfection. Saint Augustine More Quotes by Saint Augustine More Quotes From Saint Augustine He who denies the existence of God, has some reason for wishing that God did not exist. Saint Augustine deny reason wish Bad times, hard times, this is what people keep saying; but let us live well, and times shall be good. We are the times: Such as we are, such are the times. Saint Augustine faith time motivational Do not be afraid to throw yourself on the Lord! He will not draw back and let you fall! Put your worries aside and throw yourself on him; He will welcome you and heal you. Saint Augustine welcome worry fall He who has God has everything; he who has everything but God has nothing. Saint Augustine religious faith Seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand. Saint Augustine catholic faith believe It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. Saint Augustine angel pride humility Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity. Saint Augustine fire humble heart O Lord my God, Saint Augustine voice heart running Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to His love, and the future to His providence. Saint Augustine mercy-of-god christian past He who is filled with love is filled with God himself. Saint Augustine spiritual god love "Otherwise grace is no more grace," since it is bestowed on us, not because we have done good works, but that we may be able to do them. Saint Augustine done grace order Try to acquire the virtues you believe lacking in your brothers. Then you will no longer see their defects, for you will no longer have them yourself. Saint Augustine brother trying believe I did not find you outside, O Lord, because I made the mistake of seeking outside you who were within Saint Augustine divine lord mistake What is reprehensible is that while leading good lives themselves and abhorring those of wicked men, some, fearing to offend, shut their eyes to evil deeds instead of condemning them and pointing out their malice. Saint Augustine good-life eye christian Every morning you put on your clothes to cover your nakedness and protect your body from inclement weather. Why don't you also clothe your soul with the garment of faith? Remember each morning the truths of your creed, and look at yourself in the mirror of your faith. Otherwise, your soul will soon be naked with the nakedness of oblivion. Saint Augustine clothes mirrors morning Unhappy is the soul enslaved by the love of anything that is mortal. Saint Augustine mortals unhappy soul Do you desire security? Here you have it. The Lord says to you, "I will never abandon you, I will always be with you." If a good man made you such a promise, you would trust him. God makes it, and do you doubt? Do you seek a support more sure than the word of God, which is infallible? Surely, He has made the promise, He has written it, He has pledged His word for it, it is most certain. Saint Augustine support faith men God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination. Saint Augustine procrastination prayer christian I once laboured hard for the free will of man, until the grace of God at length overcame me. Saint Augustine free-will grace men It is not that we keep His commandments first and that then He loves but that He loves us and then we keep His commandments. This is that grace which is revealed to the humble but hidden from the proud. Saint Augustine proud grace humble
