Good Quote by Saint Augustine
“For if God is man's chief good, which you cannot deny, it clearly follows, since to seek the chief good is to live well, that to live well is nothing else but to love God with all the heart, with all the soul, with all the mind.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Confessions, Book VII, c. 400 AD
If God is the highest good, then loving God wholly is the ultimate way to live well.
In simple terms: Loving God fully is the best life.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize love for the divine in daily actions.
Themes
theology
ethics
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision-making
Key Concepts
Divine love
human purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view shape moral choices?
- Can love for God coexist with secular duties?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “chief good” vary across cultures.
