This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections.

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"“Late have I loved Thee, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved Thee!......”"

- St. Augustine of Hippo

Love

"You aspire to great things? Begin with little ones."

- St. Augustine of Hippo

Inspiration

"The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works."

- St. Augustine of Hippo

Inspiration

"Free curiosity has greater power to stimulate learning than rigorous coercion. Nevertheless, the free ranging flux of curiosity is channeled by discipline under Your Law."

- St. Augustine of Hippo

Learning

"For grace is given not because we have done good works, but in order that we may be able to do them."

- St. Augustine of Hippo

Faith

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"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin

Self-awareness

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

- Laird Hamilton

Self-awareness

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

Self-awareness