Even like as St. Paul was converted, just so are all others converted; for we all resist God, but the Holy Ghost draws the will of mankind, when he pleases, through preaching.

Spare the rod and spoil the child - that is true. But, beside the rod, keep an apple to give him when he has done well.

Lord God, I thank Thee that Thou hast been pleased to make me a poor and indigent man upon earth. I have neither house nor land nor money, to leave behind me. Thou hast given me wife and children, whom I now restore to Thee. Lord, nourish, teach, and preserve them as Thou hast me.

If you young fellows were wise, the devil couldn't do anything to you, but since you aren't wise, you need us who are old.

In our sad condition our only consolation is the expectancy of another life. Here below all is incomprehensible.

To be a Christian, you must pluck out the eye of reason.

Maternity is a glorious thing, since all mankind has been conceived, born, and nourished of women. All human laws should encourage the multiplication of families.