"Woman was merely man's helpmate, a function which pertains to her alone. She is not the image of God but as far as man is concerned, he is by himself the image of God."

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Source: Saint Augustine of Hippo, Catholic Way Publishing (2015). “The City of God”, p.468, Catholic Way Publishing

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Saint Augustine

Theologian, Philosopher

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

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