The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure: where your treasure, there your heart; where your heart, there your happiness
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our true happiness lies in the pursuits that we value most.
This quote by Saint Augustine emphasizes the connection between our passions, values, and ultimate happiness. It suggests that where we find joy and pleasure, we also discover what we truly treasure in life; thus, our happiness is linked to the alignment of our hearts with our pursuits and interests.
Themes
HappinessTreasurePleasureHeartValues
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing one's dreams, one might say, 'Remember, where your pleasure is, there is your treasure.'
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