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To seek the highest good is to live well
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"To seek the highest good is to live well"

- Saint Augustine

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The quote by Saint Augustine motivates us to pursue the highest excellent in our lives. He suggests that living well is the outcome of looking for the greatest excellent. This indicates that living a great life is not almost attaining material success or pleasure, but rather about striving for something greater. It suggests that we need to make every effort to be the very best variation of ourselves, to be kind and generous, and to make a positive contribution to the world. It likewise indicates that we should strive to be ethical and ethical in our actions, and to make decisions that remain in line with our worths. Ultimately, Saint Augustine's quote encourages us to pursue something greater than ourselves, and to live a life that is significant and fulfilling.

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This quote is written / told by Saint Augustine between November 13, 354 and August 28, 430. He was a famous Saint from Rome. The author also have 55 other quotes.

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