To Florus 2.37

That is the chief reason why, grieving over the churches’ ruin, we appeal to examination by men distinguished for their wisdom: to reveal not merely what is said, but what is said consistently. If the dispute were heard before such a council, you would certainly not be allowed to assert what you had denied or deny what you had affirmed. But in your book, which no discipline of shame restrains, you boldly heap together what catholics say and what Manichaeans say. You are content with this one impression: that people say you have answered. You think it pointless even to consider what weight or consistency your argument possesses.