John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Tertullian 160- 230 John Bartlett
| 1 |
| See how these Christians love one another. |
| Apologeticus. c. 39. |
| 2 |
| Blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. |
| Apologeticus. c. 50. |
| 3 |
| It is certain because it is impossible. 1 |
| De Carne Christi. c. 5. |
| 4 |
| He who flees will fight again. 2 |
| De Fuga in Persecutione. c. 10. |
| Note 1. Certum est, quia impossibile est. This is usually misquoted, “Credo quia impossibile” (I believe it because it is impossible). [back] |
| Note 2. See Butler, Quotation 68. [back] |