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Origenes (or Origen Adamantios; c. 185 – 254) was an Alexandrian theologian and Biblical scholar. He is considered one of the most distinguished of the early fathers of the Christian Church.

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Every being which is endowed with reason, and transgresses its statutes and limitations, is undoubtedly involved in sin by swerving from rectitude and justice.

On First Principles, Bk. 1, ch. 5; vol. 1, p. 45.

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As the eye naturally seeks the light and vision, and our body naturally desires food and drink, so our mind is possessed with a becoming and natural desire to become acquainted with the truth of God and the causes of things.

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— On First Principles, Bk. 2, ch. 11; vol. 1, p. 148

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