“The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works.”

— Augustine of Hippo, Tractates on the Gospel of John, tractate XII, § 13

About Augustine of Hippo

354 – 430

Early Christian theologian and philosopher, author of "Confessions".

“Love, and do what thou wilt.”

“What, then, is time? If no one ask of me, I know; if I wish to explain to him who asks, I know not.”

“An unjust law is no law at all.”

“Make every effort to change things you do not like.”

“A whole is that which has beginning, middle, and end.”

“Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.”

“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.”

“Give us the tools and we will finish the job.”

“All becoming and growing—all that guarantees a future—involves pain.”