The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
Saint AugustineRead
Let our lives be good, and the times are good. We make our times; such as we are, such are the times.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our personal quality of life shapes the world around us, indicating that our actions influence our environment.
Saint Augustine's quote emphasizes the correlation between individual character and the broader societal conditions. It suggests that if we strive for goodness in our own lives, the times we live in will reflect that goodness. The essence of our actions and virtues contributes to the collective human experience, shaping the world we inhabit.
Themes
GoodnessCharacterSocietyInfluenceActions
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal responsibility.
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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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