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“I had a clear idea about what time is till I was asked to explain it and ceased to understand it altogether as soon as I began explaining it.”

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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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