Quote by Saint Augustine of Hippo

I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within.

I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seekin

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses that they failed to find God through external means because they mistakenly looked for Him outside themselves when He can truly be found within. It implies that the true connection with the divine comes from introspection and cultivating a relationship with one's own inner being rather than from seeking externally. The quote suggests that the search for God should start from within oneself.

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By Saint Augustine of Hippo

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