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All things Quote by Saint Augustine

“Now, may our God be our hope. He Who made all things is better than all things. He Who made all beautiful things is more beautiful than all of them. He Who made all mighty things is more mighty than all of them. He Who made all great things is greater than all of them. Learn to love the Creator in…” quote by Saint Augustine
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“Now, may our God be our hope. He Who made all things is better than all things. He Who made all beautiful things is more beautiful than all of them. He Who made all mighty things is more mighty than all of them. He Who made all great things is greater than all of them. Learn to love the Creator in His creature, and the maker in what He has made.”

Saint Augustine

About This Quote

Source Book: Confessions, Saint Augustine, 397 AD

Recognize that the divine creator surpasses all creation, and love the Creator through appreciating His works.

In simple terms: God is greater than everything; love Him by loving His creations.

Key Takeaway

Seek reverence for the divine in everyday life.

Themes

faith humility appreciation spirituality

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • nature walks
  • art appreciation
  • volunteering
  • gardening

Key Concepts

theology metaphysics anthropology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice seeing the divine in daily moments?
  • What does loving creation teach you about loving its maker?
A Different Perspective

Human understanding of the divine is limited, making true comprehension elusive.

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