Author: Tertullian

Quotes

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

The nature of rumor is known to all.

The nature of rumor is known to all.

- Tertullian

See how these Christians love one another.

See how these Christians love one another.

- Tertullian

Nature soaks every evil with either fear or shame.

Nature soaks every evil with either fear or shame.

- Tertullian

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

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

The first reaction to truth is hatred.

The first reaction to truth is hatred.

- Tertullian

Hope is patience with the lamp lit.

Hope is patience with the lamp lit.

- Tertullian

Fear is the foundation of safety.

Fear is the foundation of safety.

- Tertullian

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