Quotation by

Saint Augustine

Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.

Work

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Saint Augustine is saying that when you pray, you should fully trust and rely on God's power to handle the outcome. At the same time, when you work, you must put in your best effort and take full responsibility for the results, as if they depend entirely on you.

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