Therefore let men withdraw themselves from errors; and laying aside corrupt superstitions, let them acknowledge their Father and Lord, whose excellence cannot be estimated, nor His greatness perceived, nor His beginning comprehended. Lactantius acknowledgebegincomprehend share on social
Therefore, if the gods are immortal and eternal, what need is there of the other sex, when they themselves do not require succession, since they are always about to exist? Lactantius eternalexistgod Change image and share on social
Memory tempers prosperity, mitigates adversity, controls youth, and delights old age. Lactantius adversityagecontrol Change image and share on social
Nobody is poor unless he stand in need of justice. Lactantius justicepoorstand Change image and share on social
The prophets, who were very many, proclaim and declare the one God; for, being filled with the inspiration of the one God, they predicted things to come, with agreeing and harmonious voice. Lactantius agreedeclarefill Change image and share on social
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. Lactantius benefitconferentitle Change image and share on social
Homer was able to give us no information relating to the truth, for he wrote of human rather than divine things. Lactantius divinegivehomer Change image and share on social
The poets, therefore, however much they adorned the gods in their poems, and amplified their exploits with the highest praises, yet very frequently confess that all things are held together and governed by one spirit or mind. Lactantius adornamplifyconfess share on social
But God, who is the Eternal Mind, is undoubtedly of excellence, complete and perfect in every part. Lactantius completeeternalexcellence Change image and share on social
Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be. Lactantius fearpresentwisdom Change image and share on social
