“What is reprehensible is that while leading good lives themselves and abhorring those of wicked men, some, fearing to offend, shut their eyes to evil deeds instead of condemning them and pointing out their malice.”
Quote by Saint Augustine
Work
The City of God, Books I–VII (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 8)
The City of God, Books I–VII is a seminal text by Augustine of Hippo, a prominent figure in the development of Western thought. This work is a comprehensive treatise on the nature of the city of God and the city of man, examining the contrast between the eternal and the temporal. Augustine explores the origins of evil, the nature of the soul, and the purpose of human history. The text is considered a cornerstone of Christian philosophy and has had a profound influence on subsequent theological and philosophical discourse. more
Author
Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine, born on November 13, 354 in Tagaste, North Africa, and died on August 28, 430, was an influential Christian theologian, philosopher, and writer. He is considered one of the 'Fathers of the Church' and had a profound impact on Christian theology, philosophy, and Latin literature. His work 'Confessions' is a classic of Western literature, and his thoughts have had a lasting influence on Christian doctrine and Western culture. more
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