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But it is ridiculous to condemn the faults of beasts and trees, and other such mortal and mutable things as are void of intelligence, sensation, or life, even though these faults should destroy their corruptible nature; for these creatures received, at their Creator's will, an existence fitting them, by passing away and giving place to others, to secure that lowest form of beauty, the beauty of seasons, which in its own place is a requisite part of this world.
— St. Augustine
Now no man, though he prunes, wittingly casts away what is good.
— St. Augustine
How then do I seek Thee, O Lord? For when I seek Thee, my God, I seek a happy life. I will seek Thee, that my soul may live. For my body liveth by my soul; and my soul by Thee.
— St. Augustine
Go forth on your path, as it exists only through your walking.
— St. Augustine
He who created you without you will not justify you without you.
— St. Augustine
You can live, provided you live; that is, you can live for ever, provided you live a good life.
— St. Augustine
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.
— St. Augustine
Thou hast made us for Thyself, and the heart never resteth till it findeth rest in Thee.
— St. Augustine
Keep a clear eye toward life's end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God's creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received, but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.
— St. Francis Of Assisi
Trust God that you are where you are meant to be.
— Teresa of Avila
Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.
— Teresa of Avila
Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be.
— St. Therese of Lisieux