When I was a child there were many witches, and they bewitched both cattle and men, especially children.

Science gives man knowledge which is power; religion gives man wisdom which is control.

Good works do not make a good man, but a good man does good works.

We old folks have to find our cushions and pillows in our tankards. Strong beer is the milk of the old.

Astrology is framed by the devil, to the end people may be scared from entering into the state of matrimony, and from every divine and human office and calling.

Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart when it is the abode of piety.

Whoever has skill in music is of good temperament and fitted for all things. We must teach music in schools.