John Wyclif Quotes
John Wyclif was an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, and reformer, often called the morning star of the Reformation. Master of Balliol College and a doctor of theology at Oxford, he developed in his metaphysical writings a strongly realist theory of universals and a doctrine of dominion grounded in grace, on which lawful possession depends on righteousness. The quotes below are attributed to John Wyclif, organized by topic.
John Wyclif on God
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Attributed to John Wyclif:
“Scripture is the highest authority for every Christian.”
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Attributed to John Wyclif:
“The Bible should be available to every plowman in his own tongue.”
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Attributed to John Wyclif:
“A church that hoards wealth has forgotten its Lord.”
John Wyclif on Politics
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Attributed to John Wyclif:
“Lawful dominion depends on righteousness; without grace, there is no true title.”
John Wyclif on Truth
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Attributed to John Wyclif:
“Universals are real before they are in things, and in things before they are in our minds.”