“We have wandered far from God; and if we wish to return to our Father's home, this world must be used, not enjoyed, that so the invisible things of God may be clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made,—that is, that by means of what is material and temporary we may lay hold upon that which is spiritual and eternal.” The WorldAugustineAugustine Of HippoThe Pilgrim Principle Book:On Christian Doctrine Source: On Christian Doctrine
“If physical objects please you, praise God for them, but turn back your love to their Creator, lest, in those things which please you, you displease Him. If souls please you, let them be loved in God; for in themselves they are mutable, but in Him firmly established — without Him they would simply cease to exist. Book 4: Chapter 12” LoveWorshipCreatorAttractionAugustineAugustine Of HippoIdolatory Book:Confessions Source: Confessions
“Whoever were the inventors of such tales, whether fact or fiction, or facts concerning others and fictitiously attributed to Jove, words fail to express what a low opinion these fable-mongers must have formed of human nature to assume that men could endure such lies with patience.” ChristianChristianityCatholicismPaganismPaganApologeticsAugustineAugustine Of Hippo Book:City of God Source: City of God
“how shall we be beautiful? By loving the One who is always beautiful. The more love grows in you, the more beauty grows: for love itself is the beauty of the soul.” LoveBeautyAugustine Of Hippo Author:Augustine of Hippo
“I am no more than a child, but my Father lives for ever and I have a Protector great enough to save me.” ChristianityAugustine Of Hippo Author:Augustine of Hippo