Patristic Quote of the Day

And woe even unto the praiseworthy life of man, if, putting away mercy, You should investigate it. But because Thou dost not narrowly inquire after sins, we hope with confidence to find some place of indulgence with You. But whosoever recounts his true merits to You, what is it that he recounts to You but Your own gifts? Oh, if men would know themselves to be men; and that "he that glories" would "glory in the Lord!" 2 Corinthians 10:17- St. Augustine, *Confessions* Book IX: Chapter 13