33 Quotes by Lactantius

Modesty in human beings is praised because it is not a matter of nature, but of will.

The whole point of justice consists precisely in our providing for others through humanity what we provide for our own family through affection.

Let it be known that this is the true Church, in which there is confession and penance and which takes a health-promoting care of the sins and wounds to which the weak flesh is subject.

The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.

But some one will say that this supreme Being, who made all things, and those also who conferred on men particular benefits, are entitled to their respective worship.

For if the honour paid to Him is shared by others, He altogether ceases to be worshipped, since His religion requires us to believe that He is the one and only God.