"The Heavenly City outshines Rome beyond comparison. There, instead of victory, is truth; instead of high rank, holiness; instead of peace, felicity; instead of life, eternity."

9 likes
#Cities #Victory #Rome

Source: Saint Augustine (2003). “City of God”, p.157, Penguin UK

About the author

Saint Augustine

Theologian, Philosopher

Saint Augustine was a theologian and philosopher whose works, particularly 'Confessions,' profoundly influenced Christian thought and Western philosophy.

All quotes by Saint Augustine →

Same author

More quotes by Saint Augustine

See all →
Saint Augustine Theologian, Philosopher

"A Christian is: a mind through which Christ thinks, a heart through which Christ loves, a voice through which Christ speaks, and a hand through which Christ helps."

Thinking Heart Christian
Read quote