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“For dismissed by You from Paradise, and having taken my journey into a far country, I cannot by myself return, unless Thou meetest the wanderer: for my return has throughout the whole tract of this world's time waited for Your mercy.” quote by Augustine of Hippo
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““For dismissed by You from Paradise, and having taken my journey into a far country, I cannot by myself return, unless Thou meetest the wanderer: for my return has throughout the whole tract of this world's time waited for Your mercy.””

Augustine of Hippo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The writer feels exiled from divine bliss and believes only divine mercy can restore him, emphasizing human dependence on God's grace.

In simple terms: Human longing for divine help.

Key Takeaway

Seek mercy, not self‑reliance.

Themes

faith redemption longing

Mood

humble reflective

Type

spiritual theological poetic

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • confession
  • seeking forgiveness
  • spiritual crisis

Key Concepts

theology grace spiritual exile

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when you need external grace?
  • What does “Paradise” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Human effort alone cannot bridge the gap without divine intervention.

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