Saint Augustine Quotes
When, therefore, man lives according to man, not according to God, he is like the devil.
Saint Augustine, 354-430, Bishop of Hippo, Christian Church Father & Philosopher, On Baptism: Against the Donatists, ~400
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This verse has been one of the bases of Muslim theocratic states like Iran’s claim to legitimacy. The word “govern” is sometimes translated as “judge.” In the context of the 6th century, there were no separation of powers as we know them and judging, governing and legislating were melded.
Reardon is a strong opponent of abortion and claims to be a research scientist on the effects of abortion upon women. This quotation is often sited by critics showing the his views and thinking is theological and not scientific. He claims his critics all have a pro-abortion bias.
In an interview with a Norwegian magazine, the Eco stated that he had based his novel, “Foucault’s Pendulum”, on Chesterton’s epigram: “When men stop believing in God, they don’t believe in nothing, they believe in anything.” See related quote.
Augustine of Hippo, also known as Saint Augustine, was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian Doctrine, and Confessions.
