Quotes from St. Augustine
A free curiosity is more effective in learning than a rigid discipline.
- St. Augustine
Free curiosity is of more value in learning than harsh discipline.
- St. Augustine
Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.
- St. Augustine
To seek the highest good is to live well.
- St. Augustine
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our duty.
- St. Augustine
He who labours, prays.
- St. Augustine
If I am given a formula, and I am ignorant of its meaning, it cannot teach me anything, but if I already know it what does the formula teach me?
- St. Augustine
Though defensive violence will always be 'a sad necessity' in the eyes of men of principle, it would be still more unfortunate if wrongdoers should dominate just men.
- St. Augustine
Suppress prostitution, and capricious lusts will overthrow society.
- St. Augustine
Peace in society depends upon peace in the family.
- St. Augustine
Do not believe yourself healthy. Immortality is health; this life is a long sickness.
- St. Augustine
No one can begin a new life, unless he repent of the old.
- St. Augustine