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“A young man had become possessed by a devil. The thing within him burst into loud lamentation and departed from the man. At once the youth's eye fell out on his cheek, and the whole of the pupil which had been black became white.” quote by Saint Augustine
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“A young man had become possessed by a devil. The thing within him burst into loud lamentation and departed from the man. At once the youth's eye fell out on his cheek, and the whole of the pupil which had been black became white.”

Saint Augustine

About This Quote

The passage describes a spiritual battle where demonic influence is expelled, symbolized by the eye turning white, indicating purification.

In simple terms: Spiritual cleansing removes darkness.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual purity and inner light.

Themes

spirituality purification inner conflict faith

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • ritual cleansing
  • personal crisis
  • faith healing

Key Concepts

demonology redemption symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret personal transformation?
  • What does the white eye symbolize for you?
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May oversimplify complex mental health issues.

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