Justice Quote by Saint Augustine
“Let no one flatter himself; of himself he is Satan. Let man take sin, which is his own, and leave righteousness with God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On the Nature of Man, 4th century
He warns against self‑praise, seeing self‑importance as sinful, urging humility and reliance on divine righteousness.
In simple terms: Self‑praise is sinful; seek humility.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility, trust God.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self‑knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
pride
sin
divine righteousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility look like in your life?
- How can you recognize pride in daily actions?
A Different Perspective
Self‑praise can be socially reinforced.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
