Although among heretics and schismatics there is the same Baptism, nevertheless, the remission of sins is not operative among them because of the very rottenness of discord and wickedness of dissension ... Baptism was in them, but it did not profit them outside the Church ... Outside the Church, Baptism works death because of discord.
Saint AugustineI was looking for something to love, for I was in love with loving, and I hated security and a smooth way, free from snares.
Saint AugustineIf a shameless woman expects to be defiled and then dies of her fierce love because you do not consent, will chastity also be homicide?
Saint AugustineDo not wander far and wide but return into yourself. Deep within man there dwells the truth.
Saint AugustineLate have I loved Thee, O Lord; and behold, Thou wast within and I without, and there I sought Thee. Thou was with me when I was not with Thee. Thou didst call, and cry, and burst my deafness. Thou didst gleam, and glow, and dispell my blindness. Thou didst touch me, and I burned for Thy peace. For Thyself Thou hast made us, and restless our hearts until in Thee they find their ease. Late have I loved Thee, Thou Beauty ever old and ever new. Thou hast burst my bonds asunder; unto Thee will I offer up an offering of praise.
Saint Augustine