The law itself exhibits ...

The law itself exhibits justice and teaches wisdom by abstinence from sensible images and by calling out to the Maker and Father of the universe.
 Clement of Alexandria

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If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.
 Clement of Alexandria
He alone can remit sins who is appointed our Master by the Father of all; He only is able to discern obedience from disobedience.
 Clement of Alexandria
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
When lies have been accepted for some time, the truth always astounds with an air of novelty.
 Clement of Alexandria
All our life is like a day of celebration for us; we are convinced, in fact, that God is always everywhere. We work while singing, we sail while reciting hymns, we accomplish all other occupations of life while praying.
 Clement of Alexandria