Quotes by Saint Augustine

In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?

Habit, if not resisted, soon becomes necessity.

The purpose of all wars, is peace.

If we live good lives, the times are also good. As we are, such are the times.

Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.

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

Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.

Punishment is justice for the unjust.