17 Life Rules From an Ancient Philosopher (Augustine of Hippo)

Augustine of Hippo (354AD - 430AD) also known as Saint Augustine, was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa.

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The world is book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

Find out how much God has given you and from it take only what you need; the reminder is needed by others.

Pride changes angles into devils; humility makes men as angels.

This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections. 

Set aside time, and allot certain hours to the welfare of your soul.

The confession of evil works is the beginning of good works.

God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination. 

Right is right even if no one is doing it; it wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.

Conquer yourself and the world lies at your feet.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. 

Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. 

Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as through everything dependend on you.

You aspire to do great? Begin with little ones.

Patience is the companion of wisdom. 

Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever; and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow. 

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