More Quotes by Augustine of Hippo
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
God provides the wind, Man must raise the sail.
Remember this. When people choose to withdraw far from a fire, the fire continues to give warmth, but they grow cold. When people choose to withdraw far from light, the light continues to be bright in itself but they are in darkness. This is also the case when people withdraw from God.
Peace in society depends upon peace in the family.
It is no advantage to be near the light if the eyes are closed.
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.
If God seems slow in responding, it is because He is preparing a better gift. He will not deny us. God withholds what you are not yet ready for. He wants you to have a lively desire for His greatest gifts. All of which is to say, pray always and do not lose heart.
Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to His love, and the future to His providence.
God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them.
