Augustine Quote by Francis of Assisi
“The Lord called me by the way of simplicity and humility, and this way He hath shown me in truth for me and those who will believe and imitate me. And therefore I would that ye name not to me any rule, neither of St. Augustine, nor St. Benedict, nor of Bernard, nor any way or form of living, but that which was mercifully shown and given me by the Lord.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: The Rule of Saint Francis, 1223
He seeks a simple, humble path shown by divine mercy, rejecting formal rules for lived compassion.
In simple terms: Follow mercy‑guided simplicity over rigid doctrine.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and compassionate action.
Themes
humility
spirituality
simplicity
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- community service
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
merciful guidance
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility look like in your daily life?
- How can you practice compassion without formal rules?
A Different Perspective
Rigid structures can provide clarity for some; simplicity may be misunderstood.
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
