This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about human imperfections, perfection, man
Quotes by Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippo) (Aurelius Augustinus), page 4
73 quotes by Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippo) (Aurelius Augustinus)
Also known as: Aurelius Augustinus.
Also called: Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippo).
Was born on 13 nov 0345.
Died on 28 aug 0430, at 84 years old.
Died on 28 aug 0430, at 84 years old.
Origin country: Algeria
Biography: One of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity.
Thou hast created us for Thyself, and our heart is not quiet until it rests in Thee.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about quiet, heart
Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about art, magic
To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about sin
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about abstinence, perfection
We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life is concerned with seeking bodily pleasure and avoiding pain.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about common sense, action, pain, pleasure, life
We cannot pass our guardian angel's bounds, resigned or sullen, he will hear our sighs.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about angels
What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish to explain it to him who asks, I do not know.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about wish, time
Who can map out the various forces at play in one soul? Man is a great depth, O Lord. The hairs of his head are easier by far to count than his feeling, the movements of his heart.
AQuote by Augustin de Hipona about force, heads, soul, heart, man
