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“The Kingdom of Heaven, O man, requires no other price than yourself. The value of it is yourself. Give yourself for it and you shall have it.” quote by Saint Augustine
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“The Kingdom of Heaven, O man, requires no other price than yourself. The value of it is yourself. Give yourself for it and you shall have it.”

Saint Augustine

About This Quote

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

The highest price for heaven is self‑sacrifice; the self is both cost and reward.

In simple terms: Give yourself for heaven.

Key Takeaway

Self‑sacrifice yields spiritual value.

Themes

spirituality selflessness value

Mood

contemplative solemn

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious devotion
  • volunteer work
  • personal meditation
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology ethics inner worth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does self‑sacrifice mean to you?
  • How balance self‑care with self‑giving?
A Different Perspective

Self‑sacrifice can be self‑destructive.

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