Quote by: John Calvin

I was always exceedingly delighted with that saying of Chrysostom, "The foundation of our philosophy is humility"; and yet more pleased with that of Augustine: "As the orator, when asked, What is the first precept in eloquence? answered, Delivery: What is the second? Delivery: What is the third? Delivery: so if you ask me concerning the precepts of the Christian religion, I will answer, first, second, and third, Humility.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Calvin
  • DescriptionFrench Protestant reformer
  • AliasesJohannes Calvin; Jean Calvin; Jehan Cauvin
  • BornJuly 10, 1509
  • DiedJune 6, 1564
  • CountryStrasbourg; France
  • ProfessionTheologian; Minister