There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.

Quote by Saint Augustine

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Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil...

God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil...

The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.

The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.

Despise not yourselves, ye women; the Son of God was born of a woman.

Despise not yourselves, ye women; the Son of God was born of a woman.

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...

The purpose of all wars...is peace.

The purpose of all wars...is peace.

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like,...

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like,...

We make ourselves a ladder out of our vices if we trample the vices themselves...

We make ourselves a ladder out of our vices if we trample the vices themselves...

Love is the beauty of the soul.

Love is the beauty of the soul.

To seek the highest good is to live well.

To seek the highest good is to live well.

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness...

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness...

The desire is thy prayers; and if thy desire is without ceasing, thy prayer will...

The desire is thy prayers; and if thy desire is without ceasing, thy prayer will...

I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but...

I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but...

Give me chastity and continence, but not yet.

Give me chastity and continence, but not yet.

Oh Lord, give me chastity, but do not give it yet.

Oh Lord, give me chastity, but do not give it yet.

To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by...

To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by...

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

My mind withdrew its thoughts from experience, extracting itself from the contradictory throng of sensuous...

My mind withdrew its thoughts from experience, extracting itself from the contradictory throng of sensuous...