2nd-century Theologian Quotes

Clement of Alexandria

Tertullian

Irenaeus

He who is anxious to attain a true understanding of holy Scripture, will discover the spiritual truths which are spoken by it to those who are called "spiritual," by comparing the meaning of what is addressed to those of weaker mind with what is announced to such as are of acuter understanding, both meanings being frequently found in the same passage by him who is capable of comprehending it.

It's a committing murder before hand, to destroy that which is to be born.

For the Divine Being cannot be declared as it exists: but as we who are fettered in the flesh were able to listen, so the prophets spake to us; the Lord savingly accommodating Himself to the weakness of men.

Clement of Alexandria

A gladiator or a trainer of gladiators, or a huntsman, or anyone connected with these shows... must desist or be rejected.

Hippolytus of Rome

Die to the world, repudiating the insanity that pervades it. Live to God, and by apprehending God, apprehend your own nature as a spiritual being created in his image.

It is not necessary to seek truth among others which it is easy to obtain from the Church.