811
I should not be a Christian, but for the miracles, said Saint Augustine.
812
Miracles.—How I hate those who make men doubt of miracles! Montaigne[323] speaks of them as he should in two places. In one, we see how careful he is; and yet, in the other, he believes, and makes sport of unbelievers.
However it may be, the Church is without proofs if they are right.
813
Montaigne against miracles.
Montaigne for miracles.
814
It is not possible to have a reasonable belief against miracles.