John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9082 Tertullian 160- 230 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9082 |
| AUTHOR: | Tertullian (c. 160–c. 230) |
| QUOTATION: | It is certain because it is impossible. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | De Carne Christi. c. 5. |
| Note 1. Certum est, quia impossibile est. This is usually misquoted, “Credo quia impossibile” (I believe it because it is impossible). [back] |