“ We maintain that the doctrine of the Trinity was of gradual and comparatively late formation; that it had its origin in a source entirely foreign from that of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures; that it grew up, and was ingrafted on Christianity, through the hands of the Platonizing Fathers; that in the time of Justin, and long after, the distinct nature and inferiority of the Son were universally taught; and that only the first shadowy outline of the Trinity had then become visible. ”⁠
„ Me jääme arvamuse juurde, et kolmainsuse doktriin moodustus astmeliselt ja võrdlemisi hilja; et selle algallikas oli täiesti väljaspool juudi ja kristlikke Kirju; et see kujunes välja ja ühendati kristlusega platonistlike isade käe läbi; et Justinuse ajal ja kaua pärast seda õpetati kõikjal Poja erinevat olemust ja alamat seisundit; ja et oli nähtavale tulnud vaid esimene udune Kolmainsuse visand. ”