Augustine Quote by Zin Murphy
““... he paraphrased his father's favourite saint, Augustine: Lord, make my wife virtuous, but not yet.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown (paraphrased from Augustine), null
A humorous plea for a virtuous spouse, but delayed until later.
In simple terms: Wants a good wife, but not yet.
Key Takeaway
Patience and timing matter.
Themes
humor
relationships
patience
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- courtship
- marriage planning
- personal growth
Key Concepts
marriage expectations
timing
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you value most in a partner?
- How does timing affect relationship expectations?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the importance of early character development.
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
