Now I begin to be a disciple. Let fire and cross, flocks of beasts, broken bones, dismemberment come upon me, so long as I attain to Jesus Christ.

It is better to be silent and be real than to talk and not be real.

Do not have Jesus Christ on your lips, and the world in your heart.

It is outrageous to utter the name of Jesus Christ and live in Judaism.

Our task is not one of producing persuasive propaganda; Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world.

Wherever the bishop shall appear, let the multitude of also be, just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the catholic [i.e., universal] church. It is not lawful either to baptize or to celebrate a love feast without the bishop, but whatever he approves of, that is also pleasing to God.

Be careful, therefore, to take part only in the one Eucharist; for there is only one Flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ and one cup to unite us with His Blood.