You say to me 'Show me your God.' I answer you, 'Everything you see in your heart that might sadden God, remove.'
Saint AugustineMan has been naturally so created that it is advantageous for him to be submissive, but disastrous for him to follow his own will, and not the will of his creator.
Saint AugustineWhen I am completely united to You, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of You, my life will be complete.
Saint AugustineYour first task is to be dissatisfied with yourself, fight sin, and transform yourself into something better. Your second task is to put up with the trials and temptations of this world that will be brought on by the change in your life and to persevere to the very end in the midst of these things.
Saint Augustine