Origen

“ Accordingly, let us pass on to another charge made by Celsus, who is not even acquainted with the words (of our sacred books) , but who, from misunderstanding them, has said that “we declare the wisdom that is among men to be foolishness with God;” Paul having said that “the wisdom of the world is foolishness with God.” ”

“ For they are inexperienced, in consequence of having passed a large portion of their lives with us, who are moderate [5] individuals, and not wicked. I have accordingly said that they need these things, in order that they may not be compelled to neglect the true wisdom, and to apply themselves in a greater degree than is proper to that which is necessary and human. ”