There is no wisdom but that which is founded on the fear of God, which Solomon also declares to be the chief part of wisdom.

Against the persecution of a tyrant the godly have no remedy but prayer.

Let us fall before the majesty of our great God, acknowledging our faults, and praying that he will make us ever more conscious of them.

Where God's Spirit does not reign, there is no humility, and men ever swell with inward pride.

Faith and hope...are the wings by which our souls, rising above the world, are lifted up to God.

men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity. for when matters go smoothly, they flatter themselves, and are intoxicated by their success

Whoever shall now contend that it is unjust to put heretics and blasphemers to death will knowingly and willingly incur their very guilt.