Change Quote by Saint Augustine
“Your first task is to be dissatisfied with yourself, fight sin, and transform yourself into something better. Your second task is to put up with the trials and temptations of this world that will be brought on by the change in your life and to persevere to the very end in the midst of these things.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Confessions, Book 10, 397 AD
Self‑dissatisfaction drives moral struggle; enduring worldly trials is essential for spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Be dissatisfied, fight sin, endure trials.
Key Takeaway
Embrace struggle for transformation.
Themes
spirituality
self-improvement
perseverance
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- daily temptations
- long‑term goals
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal flaws motivate your growth?
- How do you sustain perseverance?
A Different Perspective
Endurance alone may not guarantee change without support.
![“[…] each of these goals takes an enormous amount of dedication and drive. Life gets in the way. Things happen to distract or deter you. That’s when you have to ask yourself, ‘How bad do I want it?’ Anticipate the obstacles. Deal with the setbacks. If one path doesn’t get you there, then try…” quote by Jenna Ushkowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e23/jenna-ushkowitz-14130_ask-yourself_each-of-these-goals-takes-an-enormous-am_2226418.jpg)
