Consumerism Quote by Saint Augustine
“All plenty which is not my God is poverty to me.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Nature of God, 400 AD
Anything not aligned with God is considered lacking or impoverished.
In simple terms: Non‑God things are poverty.
Key Takeaway
Seek alignment with the divine.
Themes
faith
spirituality
poverty
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Personal prayer
- ethical decisions
- community service
Key Concepts
Divine alignment
material vs spiritual
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine alignment shape your values?
- What defines spiritual poverty for you?
A Different Perspective
Human interpretation of “God” varies.
