Saint Augustine on hope

Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.

~ Saint Augustine of Hippo, City of God (426 AD)

Saint Augustine on virtue and humility

Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.

~ Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine on the role of humility in success

Do you wish to rise?  Begin by descending.  You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds?  Lay first the foundation of humility.

~ Saint Augustine