Who said “Safety is from God alone.”?

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SourceLatin motto; recorded in James Wood, Dictionary of Quotations (1899), p. 407

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“Safety is from God alone.”
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Original (Latin)

Solo Deo salus

VerifiedLatin motto; recorded in James Wood, Dictionary of Quotations (1899), p. 407 · evidenceSafety

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Motto (n.d.). Safety is from God alone. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30592-safety-is-from-god-alone/

MLA

Motto. “Safety is from God alone.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30592-safety-is-from-god-alone/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Motto. “Safety is from God alone.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30592-safety-is-from-god-alone/.

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