Quote by Augustine of Hippo about God, Light, and Warmth

„Remember this. When people choose to withdraw far from a fire, the fire continues to give warmth, but they grow cold. When people choose to withdraw far from light, the light continues to be bright in itself but they are in darkness. This is also the case when people withdraw from God.“

Augustinus von HippoPhilosophical quote by Augustine on withdrawing from light, fire and God and their effects on humans.
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Augustinus von Hippo war ein bedeutender Kirchenvater, Philosoph und Theologe des frühen Christentums.

A philosophical-theological quote by Augustine describing the human relationship to God and the consequences of withdrawing from Him.


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Inspirational quote by Augustinus von Hippo about God, light, and warmth

Augustinus von Hippo (354–430 n. Chr.) war ein Bischof in Nordafrika und einer der einflussreichsten Theologen und Philosophen der christlichen Kirche. Er ist vor allem bekannt für seine Werke wie die "Bekenntnisse" und "Der Gottesstaat" und prägte maßgeblich die westliche christliche Theologie.

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