Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine

Christian theologian.

A Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings have had a profound influence on Western Christianity and philosophy. His works, particularly his "Confessions" and "The City of God," address themes such as grace, free will, and the nature of God. His spiritual journey from a life of excess to one of deep faith and devotion serves as an inspiring example of personal transformation, shaping Christian thought for centuries.

Saint Augustine Quotes about Truth

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  • We are too weak to discover the truth by reason alone.
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  • The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.
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  • Mary heard God's word and kept it, and so she is blessed. She kept God's truth in her mind, a nobler thing than carrying his body in her womb.
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  • All truth and understanding is a result of a divine light which is God Himself.
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  • If there is something more excellent than the truth, then that is God; if not, then truth itself is God.
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  • We should never use the truth to wound.
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  • Do not wander far and wide but return into yourself. Deep within man there dwells the truth.
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  • The greatest kindness one can render to any man is leading him to truth.
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  • Truth is not private property.
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