Tertullian Quotes on Truth
Tertullian of Carthage was a prolific early Christian author and the first major Christian writer to compose his works in Latin, for which he is sometimes called the father of Western theology. This page collects quotes attributed to Tertullian on the topic of truth, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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“It is certain because it is impossible.”
Certum est, quia impossibile. -
Attributed to Tertullian:
“The first reaction to truth is hatred.”
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“Truth persuades by teaching , but does not teach by persuading. Adversus Valentinianos (Against the Valentinians), 1.4”
Veritas autem docendo persuadet non suadendo docet. -
“Truth does not blush. Adversus Valentinianos , 3.2”
Nihil veritas erubescit