Quotes from St. Augustine
What am I then, my God? What is my nature? A life varied, multifaceted and truly immense.
- St. Augustine
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 ?
- St. Augustine
When I come to be united to thee with all my being, then there will be no more pain and toil for me, and my life shall be a real life, being wholly filled by thee.
- St. Augustine
It is not the punishment but the cause that makes the martyr.
- St. Augustine
Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.
- St. Augustine
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
- St. Augustine
Let our lives be good, and the times are good. We make our times; such as we are, such are the times.
- St. Augustine
You can live, provided you live; that is, you can live for ever, provided you live a good life.
- St. Augustine
When I am completely united to You, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of You, my life will be complete.
- St. Augustine
Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient and ever new! Late have I loved you! And, behold, you were within me, and I out of myself, and there I searched for you.
- St. Augustine
Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible.
- St. Augustine
I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within.
- St. Augustine