“Because a thing is eloquently expressed it should not be taken to be as necessarily true; nor because it is uttered with stammering lips should it be supposed false.”
Quote by Saint Augustine
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The Confessions of Saint Augustine
The Confessions is a personal narrative by Augustine, detailing his early life, conversion to Christianity, and reflections on his experiences and thoughts throughout his life. It is considered a foundational text in Western philosophy and Christian theology. more
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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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