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On the Theophania

Eusebius of Caesarea, tr. Lee, 1843

This (being) alone, of those that are on the earth, preserving (in himself) the model of …

This (being) alone, of those that are on the earth, preserving (in himself) the model of excellence, has determined the measure, the weights, the extents, and several sorts, of justice. He too, distinguishes,—governing (all) by reason,—the things which should, and should not, be done: and (hence) he knows, how to give to every one, as it shall be right. The fishes however, the birds, and the animals, will devour one another: because no law (prevails) among them. But to men has (God) given justice, which is their supreme excellence, as says one of the poets, (and) according to my opinion, extremely well.