The state of matrimony is the chief in the world after religion; but people shun it because of its inconveniences, like one who, running out of the rain, falls into the river.

Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.

I have to hurry all day to get time to pray.

No man understands the Scriptures, unless he be acquainted with the Cross.

Faith must trample under foot all reason, sense, and understanding.

I am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.

Sin is essentially a departure from God.