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Classical antiquity11 quotes
The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. — Tertullian · 197Fortune assists the brave. — Terence · 161 BCHe is wise who tries everything before arms. — Terence · 161 BCNothing is so difficult but that it may be found out by seeking. — Terence · 163 BCThere is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly. — Terence · 163 BCMan is one name belonging to every nation upon earth. In them all is one soul though many tongues. Every country has its own language; yet the subjects of which the untutored soul speaks are the same everywhere. — Tertullian · 198All 11 quotes →Early Christianity8 quotes
There cannot be salvation for any, except in the Church. — St. Cyprian · 256What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem? — Tertullian · 220He cannot have God for his father who has not the church for his mother. — St. Cyprian · 251There is no salvation outside the Church. — St. Cyprian · 256It is certainly no part of religion to compel religion. — Tertullian · 217Truth does not blush. — Tertullian · 207All 8 quotes →