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“What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish to explain it to him who asks, I do not know.”

Quote by Saint Augustine

Book:Confessions

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This work is a personal narrative by a renowned thinker, exploring his life, thoughts, and beliefs in a profound and introspective manner. 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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