Despair makes priests and friars.

I more fear what is within me than what comes from without.

The Devil can so completely assume the human form, when he wants to deceive us, that we may well lie with what seems to be a woman, of real flesh and blood, and yet all the while 'tis only the Devil in the shape of a woman. 'Tis the same with women, who may think that a man is in bed with them, yet 'tis only the Devil; and...the result of this connection is oftentimes an imp of darkness, half mortal, half devil.

That the Creator himself comes to us and becomes our ransom - this is the reason for our rejoicing.

The multitude of books is a great evil. There is no limit to this fever for writing.

Nothing is more beautiful in the eyes of God than a soul that loves to hear His Word.

This is the good and happy news, that Christ has paid for our sin, and through His suffering has redeemed us from eternal death. It is His kingdom and His ministry, to preach the Gospel to the poor; that is His purpose. For to the great and holy He cannot come. They do not wish to be counted sinners, and therefore do not need His Gospel.