Religion is not 'doctrinal knowledge,' but wisdom born of personal experience.

The Pope is a mere tormentor of conscience. The assembly of his greased and religious crew in praying was altogether like the croaking of frogs, which edified nothing at all.

Also when it is a case of only upholding some spiritual tenet, such as infant baptism, original sin, and unnecessary separation, then . . . we conclude that . . . the stubborn sectaries must be put to death.

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

They are trying to make me into a fixed star. I am an irregular planet.

God uses lust to impel men to marry, ambition to office, avarice to earning, and fear to faith. God led me like an old blind goat.

Christ desires nothing more of us than that we speak of him.