Beauty Quote by Saint Augustine of Hippo
““Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for you. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they had not been in you they would have not been at all. You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness. You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for your peace.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Confessions, Book X, 5th century
The soul longs for divine beauty, yet is distracted by worldly creations, seeking unity with the divine through love and revelation.
In simple terms: The heart seeks God but is pulled by material things.
Key Takeaway
Turn inward, seek divine love beyond material distractions.
Themes
spirituality
longing
divine love
Mood
contemplative
yearning
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
theology
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when material things block your spiritual growth?
- What practices help you reconnect with divine love?
A Different Perspective
Worldly pursuits can mask true spiritual insight.
