Saint Ambrose Quotes


A duty is to be chosen from what is virtuous, and from what is useful, and also from the comparison of the two, one with the other; but nothing is recognized by Christians as virtuous or useful which is not helpful to the future life.


Citations

Ambrose. Some of the Principal Works of St. Ambrose. Translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin, and H.T.F. Duckworth, Christian Literature Company, 1896, p. 5.

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Saint Ambrose
Saint Ambrose
  • Born:
  • Died: April 4, 0397
  • Nationality: Roman
  • Profession: Saint

Ambrose of Milan (born Aurelius Ambrosius; c. 340 – 397), venerated as Saint Ambrose, was the Bishop of Milan, a theologian, and one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century.