On the one hand, undeserved success gives no satisfaction... but, on the other hand, well-deserved failure gives no satisfaction either.
John CalvinLet us fall before the majesty of our great God, acknowledging our faults, and praying that he will make us ever more conscious of them.
John CalvinAs by the revolt of the first man, the image of God could be effaced from his mind and soul, so there is nothing strange in His shedding some rays of grace on the reprobate, and afterwards allowing these to be extinguished.
John CalvinYet consider now, whether women are not quite past sense and reason, when they want to rule over men.
John Calvin