The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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Beauty is the brilliance of truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty is rooted in truth rather than superficial appearances.
In this quote, Saint Augustine suggests that beauty transcends mere outward appearances and instead is found in the essence of truth. He implies that when we perceive beauty, we are recognizing a deeper, more profound reality that resonates with truth, leading us to understand the world and ourselves more authentically.
Themes
BeautyTruthPhilosophyAuthenticityPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about art, one could say, 'As Saint Augustine eloquently puts it, beauty is the brilliance of truth.'
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