“ Luxury affects to be called plenty and abundance; but Thou art the fulness and never-failing plenteousness of incorruptible pleasures. ”
Saint Augustine, Confessions (401). copy citation
Author | Saint Augustine |
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Source | Confessions |
Topic | pleasure luxury |
Date | 401 |
Language | English |
Reference | |
Note | Translated by E. B. Pusey |
Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/3296/3296-h/3296-h.htm |
Context
“because nothing is found more single than Thee: and what less injurious, since they are his own works which injure the sinner? Yea, sloth would fain be at rest; but what stable rest besides the Lord? Luxury affects to be called plenty and abundance; but Thou art the fulness and never-failing plenteousness of incorruptible pleasures. Prodigality presents a shadow of liberality: but Thou art the most overflowing Giver of all good. Covetousness would possess many things; and Thou possessest all things. Envy disputes for excellency:”
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