The same thing which is now called Christian religion existed among the ancients. They have begun to call 'Christian' the true religion which existed before.
Saint AugustineSlavery is not penal in character and planned by that law which commands the preservation of the natural order and forbids disturbance.
Saint AugustineIf I am given a formula, and I am ignorant of its meaning, it cannot teach me anything, but if I already know it what does the formula teach me?
Saint Augustine