The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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It seems to me that an unjust law is no law at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unjust laws lack legitimacy and moral authority.
Saint Augustine's quote reflects the belief that laws must be rooted in justice to be considered legitimate. He suggests that if a law is unjust, it fails to serve its purpose of upholding fairness and should not be followed, as true law is inherently linked to morality and justice.
Themes
UnjustLawJusticeMoralityAuthority
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civil rights, one might invoke this quote to argue against discriminatory laws.
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Who can map out the various forces at play in one soul? Man is a great depth, O Lord. The hairs of his head are easier by far to count than his feeling, the movements of his heart.
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Whatever skills I have acquired, whatever gifts I have been given, I place them at Your service.
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