Deceived Quote by Saint Augustine
“To seek the greatest good is to live well, and to live well is nothing other than to love God with the whole heart, the whole soul, and the whole mind: It is therefore obvious that this love must be kept whole and uncorrupt, that is temperance; it should not be overcome with difficulties, that is fortitude, it must not be subservient to anything else, that is justice; it must discriminate among things so as not to be deceived by falsity or fraud, that is prudence.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Confessions, Book VII, 5th century
Living well means loving God wholly, which requires virtues of temperance, fortitude, justice, and prudence to stay pure and discerning.
In simple terms: Love God fully, practice four virtues.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate balanced virtues for a whole life.
Themes
virtue
spirituality
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- faith practice
- leadership
- decision making
Key Concepts
temperance
fortitude
justice
prudence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love for God with worldly responsibilities?
- Which virtue feels hardest to practice?
A Different Perspective
Virtues can conflict with societal pressures or personal desires.
