Top 10 Quotes by Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) was a pivotal figure in Christian theology and philosophy. Born in North Africa, he converted to Christianity and became bishop of Hippo Regius. Augustine's influential works, such as "Confessions" and "City of God," explored themes of sin, grace, and the nature of God, integrating Neoplatonic philosophy with Christian doctrine. His teachings on original sin and free will profoundly shaped Western Christian thought and continue to influence theological and philosophical discourse. Augustine's legacy as a Doctor of the Church endures, his writings revered for their theological depth and enduring relevance in Christian theology.

Top 10 Quotes by Saint Augustine

1. "Our hearts are restless until they rest in you."
— Saint Augustine

2. "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe."
— Saint Augustine

3. "Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you."
— Saint Augustine

4. "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
— Saint Augustine

5. "Patience is the companion of wisdom."
— Saint Augustine

6. "Love, and do what you like."
— Saint Augustine

7. "Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature."
— Saint Augustine

8. "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works."
— Saint Augustine

9. "Seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand."
— Saint Augustine

10. "To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him is the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement."
— Saint Augustine