"To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement."
"AugustineThe wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of an enemy. To love with sternness is better than to deceive with gentleness.... In Luke [14:23] it is written: "Compel people to come in!" By threats of the wrath of God, the Father draws souls to his Son."
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Source: Saint Augustine of Hippo, Catholic Way Publishing (2015). “The City of God”, p.466, Catholic Way Publishing
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