Ten St. Augustine Quotes

St. Augustine, a prominent figure in early Christian thought, is renowned for his insightful quotes on faith, love, and the human condition. His writings, particularly his Confessions, offer profound reflections on love, sin, and the search for God. 

The church celebrates his feast on August 28th, just one day after his mother, St. Monica, who fervently prayed for his conversion for nearly three decades.

Here are ten famous quotes from this beloved church father and doctor

"Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you!"

"Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee."

"Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you."

"Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature."

"There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future."

"The purpose of all wars is peace."

"God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering."

“For you made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you.”

“How wondrous is the depth of your words!”

“It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.”