“Authority is the source of knowledge, but the reason of mankind is the norm by which all authority is judged. Eóin, the Irish Gael… — Johannes Scotus Eriugena Copy Share Image
For authority proceeds from true reason, but reason certainly does not proceed from authority. For every authority which is not upheld by true reason… — Johannes Scotus Eriugena Copy Share Image
The end of all motion is its beginning; for it terminates at no other end save its own beginning from which begins to be… — Johannes Scotus Eriugena Copy Share Image
Authority that is not confirmed by true reason seems weak. Whereas true reason does not need to be confirmed by any authority. — Johannes Scotus Eriugena Copy Share Image
Christ wears "two shoes" in the world: scripture and nature. Both are necessary to understand the Lord, and at no stage can creation be… — Johannes Scotus Eriugena Copy Share Image
Every visible and invisible creature is an appearance of God. — Johannes Scotus Eriugena Copy Share Image
Observe the forms and beauties of sensible things and comprehend the Word of God in them. If you do so, the truth will reveal… — Johannes Scotus Eriugena Copy Share Image
