“I thought that continence was a matter of our own strength, and I knew that I had not the strength: for in my utter foolishness I did not know the word of Your Scripture that none can be continent unless You give it.”
Quote by Saint Augustine
Work
Confessions (Second Edition)
This book is a comprehensive examination of the author's personal beliefs and experiences, offering insights into the nature of human existence and the search for spiritual truth. 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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Source: Collected Letters Volume Three: Narnia, Cambridge and Joy 1950–1963
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