Theology Quotations, Hilary of Poitiers

“He Whom we can only know through His own utterances is the fitting witness concerning Himself.” 48

“Let imagination range to what you may suppose is God’s utmost limit, and you will find Him present there; strain as you will there is always a further horizon toward which to strain…words will fail you, but His being will not be circumscribed.” 69

“We must believe, must apprehend, must worship; and such acts of devotion must stand in lieu of definition.” 71

“He who devoutly treads and endless road, though he reach no conclusion, will profit by the exercise.” 74

“The trackless paths of His knowledge baffle the zeal of all pursuers.” 516


Hilary of Poitiers, On the Trinity