“When the king asked him what he meant by infesting the sea, the pirate defiantly replied: The same as you do when you infest the whole world; but because I do it with a little ship I am called a robber, and because you do it with a great fleet, you are an emperor.”
Quote by Saint Augustine
Work
Augustine: The City of God Against the Pagans
Written by Augustine of Hippo, this seminal work delves into the relationship between the earthly city and the heavenly city, exploring themes of faith, reason, and the nature of the universe. It offers a comprehensive critique of various pagan beliefs and philosophies, providing a foundational text for Christian thought. 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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