God works in his elect in two ways: inwardly, by his Spirit; outwardly, by his Word.

On the contrary, therefore, Christ declares that the doctrine of the Gospel, though it is preached to all without exception, cannot be embraced by all, but that a new understanding and a new perception are requisite; and, therefore, that faith does not depend on the will of men, but that it is God who gives it.

All our words ought to be filled with true sweetness and grace; and this will be so if we mingle the useful with the sweet.

No one will calmly and quietly submit to bear the cross except those who have learned to seek their happiness beyond this world.

Without the Gospel everything is useless and vain.

I have not so great a struggle with my vices, great and numerous as they are, as I have with my impatience. My efforts are not absolutely useless; yet I have never been able to conquer this ferocious wild beast.

I have never seen either a drop of piety or a grain of truth or ingenuousness - nay, I have never found common sense in any Jew.