When the devil wants to cause offense against the true doctrine and faith, he does not do so through insignificant people, who do not rate highly with the world, but through those who are the very best, the wisest, the holiest, and the most learned.

This is the most dangerous trial of all, when there is no trial and every thing goes well; for then a man is tempted to forget God, to become too bold and to misuse times of prosperity.

A theologian is born by living, nay dying and being damned, not by thinking, reading, or speculating.

There is on earth among all dangers, no more dangerous thing than a richly endowed and adroid reason, especially if she enters into spiritual matters which concern the soul and God. For it is more possible to teach an ass to read than to blind such a reason and lead it right; for reason must be deluded, blinded, and destroyed.

I had rather be in hell with Christ, than be in heaven without him.

Adam and Eve derived the fullness of joy and bliss from their contemplation of all the animal creatures.

God freely forgives us on account of Christnot on account of our works, contrition, confession, or satisfactions.