When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.
Saint AugustineIf you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.
Saint AugustineFasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects oneโs flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity.
Saint AugustineIt is not earthly riches which make us or our sons happy; for they must either be lost by us in our lifetime, or be possessed when we are dead, by whom we know not, or perhaps by whom we would not.
Saint AugustineFar be it from us to doubt that all number is known to Him 'Whose understanding is infinite' (Ps. 147:5). The infinity of number, though there be no numbering of infinite numbers, is yet not incomprehensible by Him Whose understanding is infinite. And thus, if everything which is comprehended is defined or made finite by the comprehension of him who knows it, then all infinity is in some ineffable way made finite to God, for it is comprehensible by His knowledge.
Saint Augustine