The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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If we live good lives, the times are also good. As we are, such are the times.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quality of our lives directly influences the state of the world around us.
Saint Augustine emphasizes the idea that our individual actions and behaviors shape the society we live in. If we strive to live morally and ethically, we create a positive environment, suggesting that the nature of our lives is interconnected with the wider context of our times. This highlights the responsibility each person holds in contributing to the greater good.
Themes
Good LivesTimesResponsibilitySocietyMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service, you can use this quote to inspire people to contribute positively.
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Bad times, hard times, this is what people keep saying; but let us live well, and times shall be good. We are the times: Such as we are, such are the times.
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Who can map out the various forces at play in one soul? Man is a great depth, O Lord. The hairs of his head are easier by far to count than his feeling, the movements of his heart.
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Whatever skills I have acquired, whatever gifts I have been given, I place them at Your service.
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