He is considered one of the great minds of Christendom. Saint Augustine of Hippo, the 4th century Bishop of Hippo, which is located in modern day Algeria, wrote numerous classics of religious literature that have become so renown that even modern day secular educational facilities mandate their study. A prolific writer, below are some quotes from the pen of a Christian who once had a contemporary remark, "The man lies who says he has read all your works."

Conscience and reputation are two things. Conscience is due to yourself, reputation to your neighbour.

Hear the other side. (Audi Partem Alteram)

O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet.

Total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

You (God) have not only commanded continence, that is, from what things we are to restrain our love, but also justice, that is, on what we are to bestow our love.

--http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Saint_Augustine/, accessed September 4th, AD 2009.

If we live good lives, the times are also good. As we are, such are the times.

Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.

If two friends ask you to judge a dispute, don't accept, because you will lose one friend; on the other hand, if two strangers come with the same request, accept, because you will gain one friend.

Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.

Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.

--http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com/authors/saint_augustine_quotes.html, accessed September 4th, AD 2009.