Author: Tertullian

Quotes

You cannot parcel out freedom in pieces because freedom is all or nothing.

You cannot parcel out freedom in pieces because freedom is all or nothing.

- Tertullian

The nature of rumor is known to all.

The nature of rumor is known to all.

- Tertullian

Fear is the foundation of safety.

Fear is the foundation of safety.

- Tertullian

The first reaction to truth is hatred.

The first reaction to truth is hatred.

- Tertullian

You can judge the quality of their faith from the way they behave. Discipline is an index to doctrine.

You can judge the quality of their faith from the way they behave. Discipline is an index to doctrine.

- Tertullian

See how these Christians love one another.

See how these Christians love one another.

- Tertullian

Truth engenders hatred of truth. As soon as it appears, it is the enemy.

Truth engenders hatred of truth. As soon as it appears, it is the enemy.

- Tertullian

Nature soaks every evil with either fear or shame.

Nature soaks every evil with either fear or shame.

- Tertullian

Nothing that is God's is obtainable by money.

Nothing that is God's is obtainable by money.

- Tertullian

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