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

In many countries there are particular places to which devils more especially resort. In Prussia there is an infinite number of evil spirits.

A Christian is free and independent in every respect, a bond servant to none. A Christian is a dutiful servant in every respect, owing a duty to everyone.

People must have righteous principals in the first, and then they will not fail to perform virtuous actions.

from you, my dear Erasmus, let me obtain this request, that just as I bear with your ignorance in these matters, so you in turn will bear with my lack of eloquence.

Faith does not inquire whether there are good works to be done, but even before asking questions, faith has done the works already.

Next to theology I give to music the highest place and honor. And we see how David and all the saints have wrought their godly thoughts into verse, rhyme, and song.