Quote by Saint Augustine of Hippo

Temperance is love surrendering itself wholly to Him who is its object; courage is love bearing all things gladly for the sake of Him who is its object; justice is love serving only Him who is its object, and therefore rightly ruling; prudence is love making wise distinction between what hinders and what helps itself.

Temperance is love surrendering itself wholly to Him who is

Summary

This quote highlights the connection between love and moral virtues. It suggests that temperance is about fully surrendering one's love to the object of that love, which could be interpreted as having self-control and moderation. Courage, on the other hand, is described as love willingly enduring challenges and sacrifices for the sake of that object. Justice is depicted as love serving and obeying only that object, thus enabling it to rule properly. Prudence is seen as love employing wisdom to discern between hindrances and aids, helping it navigate the love it has. Overall, love is presented as the driving force behind these virtues, guiding and shaping their manifestations.

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By Saint Augustine of Hippo

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