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Clement of Alexandria Quotes on Knowledge

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. This page collects quotes attributed to Clement of Alexandria on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.

Quotes

  • Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:

    “Philosophy is a clear image of truth, a divine gift to the Greeks.”

  • Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:

    “Knowledge is the perfection of the soul.”

  • Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:

    “The truly wise man is also a philosopher in deed.”

  • Attributed to Clement of Alexandria:

    “If I know God, I know myself.”