"Augustine went on to create his own philosophy of history which would dominate Western thought for the next millennium". - Daniel Boorstin

"The great sin, according to Agustine, was worshipping the creature in place of the Creator. Since idols became vehicles for demons, "worshipers of idols are worshipers of demons". - Daniel Boorstin

"Leibowitz, like Augustine, loved the wisdom of the world more than the wisdom of God" --- Walter Miller