There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.

Quote by Saint Augustine

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I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that...

I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that...

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled...

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled...

I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did...

I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did...

Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.

Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.

God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.

God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.

Love, and do what you like.

Love, and do what you like.

Men go abroad to admire the heights of mountains, the mighty billows of the sea,...

Men go abroad to admire the heights of mountains, the mighty billows of the sea,...

What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If...

What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If...

Women should not be enlightened or educated in any way. They should, in fact, be...

Women should not be enlightened or educated in any way. They should, in fact, be...

If we did not have rational souls, we would not be able to believe.

If we did not have rational souls, we would not be able to believe.

No eulogy is due to him who simply does his duty and nothing more.

No eulogy is due to him who simply does his duty and nothing more.

We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life...

We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life...

If two friends ask you to judge a dispute, don't accept, because you will lose...

If two friends ask you to judge a dispute, don't accept, because you will lose...

Beauty is indeed a good gift of God; but that the good may not think...

Beauty is indeed a good gift of God; but that the good may not think...

Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.

Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as...

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as...

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

There are three secrets to managing. The first secret is have patience. The second is...

There are three secrets to managing. The first secret is have patience. The second is...

Patience can't be acquired overnight. It is just like building up a muscle. Every day...

Patience can't be acquired overnight. It is just like building up a muscle. Every day...

Sometimes you have to just ignore and pray for the ignorant.

Sometimes you have to just ignore and pray for the ignorant.

The best way to judge the worth of a personâ€™s wealth is to count the...

The best way to judge the worth of a personâ€™s wealth is to count the...