Clement of Alexandria Quotes
Titus Flavius Clemens, known as Clement of Alexandria, was a Christian theologian and the first major teacher of the catechetical school at Alexandria, where he helped to shape a learned Christianity in dialogue with Greek philosophy. His trilogy, the Protrepticus, the Paedagogus, and the Stromateis, articulates a vision of Christian wisdom that integrates Platonism and Stoicism with the Hebrew scriptures. The quotes below are attributed to Clement of Alexandria, organized by topic.
Clement of Alexandria on God
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Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:
“If I know God, I know myself.”
Clement of Alexandria on Knowledge
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Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:
“Knowledge is the perfection of the soul.”
Clement of Alexandria on Love
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Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:
“Faith is the beginning of love, but love is the fulfillment of faith.”
Clement of Alexandria on Truth
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Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:
“Philosophy is a clear image of truth, a divine gift to the Greeks.”
Clement of Alexandria on Virtue
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Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:
“The truly wise man is also a philosopher in deed.”