Quotes by Saint Augustine


Saint Augustine
(November 13, 354 – August 28, 430), Bishop of Hippo Regius
was a philosopher and theologian. Augustine, a Latin church father, is one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity.

very perfection of a man

This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections.

— Saint Augustine

justice for the unjust

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

— Saint Augustine

believe what you like

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.

— Saint Augustine

perfect moderation

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

— Saint Augustine