Augustine Quote by Josemaria Escriva
“It's true he was a sinner. But don't pass so final a judgement. Have pity in your heart and don't forget that he may yet be an Augustine, while you remain just another mediocrity.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Way of Love, 1975
Even sinners deserve compassion; judgment should be tempered with mercy and potential for change.
In simple terms: Show mercy, avoid harsh judgment.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy, expect growth.
Themes
compassion
judgment
redemption
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
ethical
religious
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- family conflicts
- community disputes
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- What judgments have you softened?
- How can we balance accountability and compassion?
A Different Perspective
People may misuse mercy as excuse.
![“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)
