For there have risen many who have given to the plain words of Holy Writ some arbitrary interpretation of their own, instead of its true and only sense, and this in defiance of the clear meaning of words. Heresy lies in the sense assigned, not in the word written; the guilt is that of the expositor, not of the text.
Hilary of PoitiersThe Church is the Ship outside which it is impossible to understand the Divine Word, for Jesus spoke from the boat to the people gathered on the shore.
Hilary of PoitiersHowever great a sinner may have been, if he shows himself devout to Mary he will never perish.
Hilary of PoitiersNo matter how sinful one may have been, if he has devotion to Mary, it is impossible that he be lost.
Hilary of PoitiersFor there have risen many who have given to the plain words of Holy Writ some arbitrary interpretation of their own, instead of its true and only sense, and this in defiance of the clear meaning of words. Heresy lies in the sense assigned, not in the word written; the guilt is that of the expositor, not of the text.
Hilary of Poitiers