It was said that the gods made light but did not see fit to ... - Augustine of Hippo

This quote is attributed to Augustine of Hippo.

"It was said that the gods made light but did not see fit to make humans capable of bearing it."

Augustine of Hippo Knowledge

Theologian-Philosopher North African 354–430

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