Quote of Augustine of Hippo - It was pride that changed angels...
Biography - Augustine of Hippo:
Christian theologian and philosopher.
Born: 354 - Died: 430
Period:
5th century
4th century
Place of birth: Algeria
Born: 354 - Died: 430
Period:
5th century
4th century
Place of birth: Algeria
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
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Quotes for: humility
Irony hurts, humour treats.
Irony can kill; humour helps to live.
Irony wants to establish domination; humour liberates.
Irony is cruel, humor is forgiving.
Irony is humiliating; humor is humble.
Irony can kill; humour helps to live.
Irony wants to establish domination; humour liberates.
Irony is cruel, humor is forgiving.
Irony is humiliating; humor is humble.
Quotes for: pride
Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride.
It would seem that nature, which has so wisely ordered the organs of our body for our happiness, has also given us pride to spare us the mortification of knowing our imperfections.
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