To Florus 4.113

They may have spoken somewhat simply, or, while examining some other subject, may have had no need to meet questions arising on the side. They frequently praised marriage, thought no bodily feeling had been implanted by the devil, and did not subject God’s works—the members of nature—to the devil’s kingdom. They also explained, as occasions arose, marriage instituted by God and granted his blessing, and free choice. It is therefore humane to judge that they do not stand in fellowship with your wickedness if you find certain things ambiguously or carelessly placed in their writings. Just as the fact that all heresies conceal themselves behind some testimonies of holy Scripture and try to defend themselves by them does not count against Scripture, so I will not allow the reputation of catholic men to be surrendered because of some words poured out less cautiously. They did not intend to condemn marriage, deny free choice, or wound innocence. If they had intended this, they would not have strengthened your doctrine; they would have lost the honor of their office.