It is neither safe nor prudent to do anything against conscience.

Yes, would to God that I could persuade the rich and the mighty that they would permit the whole Bible to be painted on houses, on the inside and the outside, so that all can see it. That would be a Christian work... If it is not a sin but good to have the image of Christ in my heart, why should it be a sin to have it in my eyes? This is especially true since the heart is more important than the eyes, and should be less stained by sin because it is the true abode and dwelling place of God.

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.

You should point to the whole man Jesus and say, That is God.

God wants us to pray, and he wants to hear our prayers-not because we are worthy, but because he is merciful.

Heretics are not to be disputed with, but to be condemned unheard, and whilst they perish by fire, the faithful ought to pursue the evil to its source, and bathe their heads in the blood of the Catholic bishops, and of the Pope, who is the devil in disguise.

The Bible is the book that makes fools of the wise of this world; it is only understood by the plain and simple hearted.